The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Head of Financial Crime Compliance in performing the compliance function This key second line-of-defence role will also ensure that the first line-of-defence maintains full responsibility and accountability for the financial-crime related risks taken within the business Key Responsibilties Perform independent review of High-Risk client onboardings and periodic reviews submitted by the first line-of-defence Support the UK Head of Financial Crime Compliance in performing investigations, preparing reports and making recommendations on suspicious activities Provide financial crime-related expertise and advice to internal stakeholders Implement compliance controls in accordance with the Financial Crime Compliance Monitoring Plan Maintain knowledge and awareness of key regulatory changes related to Financial Crime Compliance matters impacting the business, including review of relevant local consultation papers, discussion papers, guidance, policy statements, thematic reviews, and enforcement cases. This includes identifying and assessing compliance risks and impact arising from new projects, products/services or UK regulatory requirements Update and implement FCC-related Policies and Procedures in accordance with local requirements and Group standards, policies and procedures; and Provide guidance on sanctions related matters, in conjunction with relevant Sanction stakeholders Organize training for internal stakeholders to maintain a high level of AML/CFT risk awareness Prepare external regulatory reports, as well as reports to internal management bodies Assist with internal and external audits, as well as requests from regulators or any competent authorities Draft Business Wide Risk Assessment of the Company; and Develop financial crime compliance monitoring plan ACADEMIC & OTHER REQUIREMENTS University degree or higher education in a relevant field. Fluent proficiency in written and spoken English Professional certification such as ACAMS / ICA is preferred, but not a must Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the AML/CFT compliance function of a private bank or private wealth company is ESSENTIAL