Financial Crime Officer

Our client a trusted retail banking organisation, are seeking a Financial Crime Officer to work with a small and friendly team.
Are you passionate about protecting financial systems and combating financial crime?
Do you enjoy working in a friendly, collaborative team?
You will have the expertise to identify and prevent fraud, money laundering and other financial crimes in a professional-yet-informal setting.
For this role it is essential to have previous retail banking background as the Bank is regulated by the FCA and PRA.
Responsibilities of the Financial Crime Officer * You will be the second line of defence (2LOD) against financial crime.
* Reviewing the adequacy of EDD, CDD, KYC and KYB checks, sources of wealth and funds, client information, profile and suitability performed by KYC Analysts during the account opening process.
* Monitoring transactions in accordance with the Financial Crime Monitoring Plan.
* Assisting with efforts to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing and other illicit financial activities.
* Preparing accurate and timely data, including customer reports, and MI for AML-related matters.
Requirements for the Financial Crime Officer * Solid foundation of experience in money laundering and retail banking.
* Strong knowledge of UK Money Launder and Terrorist Finance regulations.
* Knowledge of Fraud, AML and Sanctions regimes.
* We're looking for a self-sufficient, proactive and detail-oriented individual to maintain a secure and compliant environment.
* Note: this role is office based