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Corporate/Wholesale Banking Financial Crime
Job Posted: 9 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: City and County of the City of London
Expire in: 19 days
Job Description
Sponsorship is not provided with this role.
Our client, an international Bank, is looking for a London based Corporate/Wholesale Banking Financial Crime. This is a hybrid position, 4 days in the office, 1 day work from home.
The Corporate/Wholesale Banking Financial Crime will support in managing and strengthening the financial crime compliance framework for the London branch. This role has a strong focus on financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) compliance. The Senior Financial Crime - Corporate Banking will support in ensuring compliance with UK regulatory requirements and mitigating financial crime risks.
Duties will include (but not limited to):
* Maintain and enhance the financial crime compliance framework, including policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring compliance with UK laws and regulatory requirements.
* Support to ensure the Branch comply with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017.
* Assist to oversee the branch’s compliance with FCA/PRA regulations and JMLSG guidance related to financial crime.
* Assist in identifying, assessing, and managing financial crime risks, including AML, sanctions, ABC, and fraud risks.
* Support the preparation and submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the National Crime Agency (NCA) and maintain related records.
* Conduct regular reviews of the Financial Crime Risk Assessments, escalating issues and recommending enhancements to mitigate risks.
* Monitor compliance with UK, Chinese and US sanctions regimes, including screening payments and customer records for sanctions breaches.
* Oversee client onboarding processes, ensuring compliance with KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) requirements for high-risk customers, including Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs).
* Conduct ongoing monitoring of customer activity and ensure accurate maintenance of client files and KYC documentation.
* Act as the primary point of contact in the MLRO’s absence.
* Provide advice to staff on financial crime issues and escalation protocols, ensuring that suspicious activity is reported appropriately.
* Assist in preparing financial crime-related reports for senior management, Head Office, and regulatory bodies.
* Design and deliver AML, sanctions, and financial crime compliance training to staff, fostering a culture of compliance and risk awareness.
* Provide tailored guidance to front-office and operational teams on high-risk areas, such as sanctions screening and transaction monitoring.
* Assist in preparing for and managing internal and external audits and regulatory inspections related to financial crime compliance.
* Ensure timely resolution of any findings or recommendations from audits or reviews.
* Support the preparation of reports.
* Act as a compliance representative in committees or meetings as required, presenting financial crime updates and escalating significant issues.
* Assist in implementing the Compliance Monitoring Programme, with a focus on financial crime-related activities.
Skills & Experience:
* Minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
* Regulatory Expertise: Strong knowledge of the regulatory requirements for third-country branches in the UK, including FCA and PRA rules, AML regulations, and JMLSG guidance.
* AML/Financial Crime Expertise: Significant experience in managing AML, sanctions compliance, and ABC programmes within a regulated financial institution; Practical knowledge of transaction monitoring systems and sanctions screening tools.
* Deputy MLRO Experience: Proven ability to fulfil MLRO responsibilities, including handling SARs, managing financial crime risks, and liaising with regulators.
* Analytical and Organisation Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines; Strong analytical and investigative skills to assess risks and identify suspicious activity.
* Solid 2nd line of defence experience.
* Must come from a wholesale/corporate banking environment.
For more information on this role please contact Sarah Roffey by sending your CV and quoting ref 16850SRBefore You Apply
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