Financial Crime Officer

THE COMPANY

We are working with an expanding banking Group based in Kent, who provide simple and straightforward day to day banking solutions to their specialist customers. They are looking for a Financial Crime Officer to support the second line of defence. This is a hybrid role (2 days in the office per week).

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support oversight of systems and controls to manage money laundering and terrorist financing risks
• Review, investigate and support approval of higher risk customers and transactions
• Act as a point of reference for financial crime matters across the bank
• Provide advice and guidance on risks relating to money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, fraud, tax evasion, sanctions and bribery & corruption
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and risk based requirements
• Produce management information and reporting to support effective oversight

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Knowledge of money laundering and terrorist financing risks
• Experience working with systems and controls in a regulated environment
• Ability to assess higher risk customers and activity using a risk based approach
• Experience contributing to policies, procedures or risk frameworks
• Confidence producing clear and accurate management information
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly