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.