Financial Crime Governance Officer - London, United Kingdom - Reed Talent Solutions

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2 weeks ago

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A global investment bank is currently recruiting for a Financial Crime Governance Officer on a fulltime permanent basis.

Reporting to the deputy head of financial crime, you will be based in Liverpool street with hybrid working available. You will also receive an attractive benefits package and an annual discretionary.

  • Good working knowledge of HMT, EU, OFAC and other sanctions programmes;
  • Practical experience in managing Financial Crime risk (including predicate offences) within 2LoD of a corporate and investment bank environment.

The FC Department in the UK is responsible for:

  • Oversight of the branch financial crime program through multiple workflows and internal processes;
  • Ensuring that the bank is fully compliant with the provisions of all relevant legislation;
  • Ensuring Senior Management is kept informed of updates and the general financial crime risk framework of the branch.

Key Role Responsibilities
The role requires involvement, as required, in assisting FC to fulfil its legal and regulatory obligations in the UK. This is a hands-on role which requires substantial contribution in the day-to-day activities and decisions of the team.
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Regulatory Watch: anticipate opportunities and challenges based on new / upcoming regulatory changes. Monitor industry guidance, enforcement actions, general notices, reports and reviews. Conduct gap analysis where required and work withstakeholders on follow-up action plans where required. Lead on some work streams related to the implementation of new/updated regulations.
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Industry Engagement: attend and contribute to industry forums, meetings and working groups on behalf of FC London.
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Training: create, coordinate and deliver training based on policy updates, industry updates and refresher sessions as required. Conduct training needs analysis, monitor the FC Training Plan and work with internal and external trainers.
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Policies: liaise with Head Office on the consultation of Group guidance notes and policy updates. Review proposed updates from a UK regulatory perspective. Review and update existing local (UK) policies as applicable.


Other desirables

  • University Degree or equivalent
  • Money laundering, Financial Crime or Sanctions qualification (ACAMS, CGSS, ICA Advanced/Diploma Certificates)
  • Practical experience in drafting/updating financial crime policies and procedures;
  • Practical experience in horizon scanning/regulatory watch incl. performing gap analysis for financial crime/sanctions compliance;
  • Ability to translate complex and difficult matters into comprehensible, clear and concise material (policies and procedures, guidance and training);
  • Resilience and ability to work under pressure;
  • Flexibility and adaptability to change;
  • Ability to work independently, with mínimal supervision and act on own initiative to identify tasks to be undertaken and risks to be managed;
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