Our client, a commercial bank in London, is seeking a compliance officer with financial crime experience.
This is a 12 month contract.
The role will be to provide support on all elements of financial crime, working closely with the Bank's business line compliance teams.
Responsibilities include: Assist M&I on transaction monitoring and investigative matters.
Support AML/CTF, Sanctions and ABC, ATEF, Fraud & MS&HT Programme Leads with the day- to-day transaction advisory work, policy, and procedure review, first line of defence (FLOD) and second line of defence (SLOD) training set-up, Support in the implementation of UK AML/CTF, Sanctions, ABC, ATEF and Fraud legislation, regulation, and industry guidance.
Support the programme leads deliver the following annual tasks: Annual Compliance Risk Assessments Risk Appetite Statement Annual Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)and REP-CRIM Report Global Tax Havens & Offshore Financial Centres List Review Audit and 2LOD Compliance Review or Quality Assurance Queries Triage incoming queries in team mailboxes with the day-to- day tracking of FLOD and SLOD queries.
If and when necessary perform Quality Assurance testing in line with the requirements of applicable procedures.
Provide EDD related advice and support Knowledge of UK regulatory and legislative due diligence (DD) requirements and appreciation and awareness of industry best practise and standards.
About you: You will have worked in banking and have knowledge of compliance risk pillars and their implications.
You will have knowledge of corporate company structures and weaknesses from an AML perspective.
You will have an understanding of UK regulatory bodies.
You will have excellent organizational skills and an ability to multi-task You will be analytical, especially with large groups of data so good math skills & ability to use analytical tools is important.
You will have good report writing skills and an ability to present data.
ACAMS certified or equivalent BSA/AML certification preferred.
Vocational training or university degree, preferably in Banking.
Alternatively, suitable work experience.
For an opportunity to work for an attractive employer in the heart of the City, apply today.