Financial Crime Officer - Glasgow/Liverpool/Birmingham
* Full-time
* Office Location: Glasgow (177 Bothwell Street)
For over 180 years, Evelyn Partners has been a leading force in UK wealth management and professional services. Our legacy is built on a commitment to helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial aspirations. We believe that expert financial guidance should be accessible to all, and we’re dedicated to making that a reality.
Our success hinges on our people and that’s our secret for longevity. We are a team of passionate professionals united by a shared purpose: to deliver good advice and exceptional service. Through strong partnerships and seamless collaboration, we have become a trusted advisor to countless clients.
What will you be doing?
We're seeking a talented individual to join our Financial Crime team in Glasgow, Liverpool or Birmingham. The team is responsible for financial crime monitoring and advice on all relevant financial crime issues to the Professional Services (Tax and Business Services) Division.
As Financial Crime Officer, your responsibilities will include among others:
* Risk assessments and CDD - Provide support with risk assessments and CDD enquiries about non-standard requirements and verification issues considering all appropriate risk factors involved. Review and approve EDD for higher-risk potential clients with the ability to clearly articulate any changes in risk rating. Undertake additional research and due diligence, preparing client summary, and escalating to the MLRO as required.
* Ongoing Enhanced Due Diligence – Oversee and document enhanced ongoing monitoring of higher-risk clients (including PEPs, adverse media and any other clients that have been deemed higher risk by Financial Crime).
* Provide advice and assistance to the business and onboarding team in respect of the application of the CDD requirements to client-specific scenarios.
* Sanctions/PEP/Enforcement Screening – Oversee the management of the escalated alerts resulting from the screening of the new and existing clients against Financial Sanctions, PEP and Enforcement lists ensuring that all potential matches are promptly investigated, concluded, or escalated as appropriate.
* CDD files and client monitoring - Undertake regular monitoring of onboarding client files (Low and Medium Risk clients) and identify any potential training needs that onboarding may require as a result.
* Management Information – Support in the population, gathering of data and timely delivery for monthly compliance reports, financial crime dashboards, regulatory reports and any other ad hoc reports when required.
* Financial Crime policies and procedures – Proactively update and maintain all relevant Financial Crime procedures, registers and logs to ensure accurate record keeping.
* Suspicious activity reports – Collect relevant information using appropriate sources and systems and draft reports for submission to NCA, Action Fraud and any other relevant authority.
* General advice on Financial Crime matters - Providing appropriate, consistent advice on financial crime matters to line management and staff, escalating issues as necessary.
To be successful in this role, you should have:
* Proven experience in the second line of defense in a similar role, preferably for an accountancy/audit or business advisory services firm.
* Appropriate knowledge and understanding of AML regulations including customer due diligence requirements for a variety of client types, complexity of structures, PEPs, and ability to refer to relevant regulation and/or industry guidance as appropriate (such as JMLSG, CCAB).
* NCA SAR process understanding, and some experience in report drafting is desirable.
* Good interpersonal skills, with a determined and proactive approach.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent research skills using open source and ability to summarize findings in a concise manner with relevant details.
* Strong influencing skills with the ability to convince and persuade others, specifically directors, using diplomacy to convey to the business the necessity of their active participation in financial crime matters.
* Good level of computer literacy with the ability to analyze and present data in Excel with tables and trends, create presentations in PowerPoint, utilize internal systems etc.
* Strong analysis skills and sound judgment with the ability to analyze correctly in a timely manner, making systematic and rational judgment based on relevant information and experience.
* Willingness to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the rules, regulations and guidance in respect of all aspects of financial crime and keep abreast of relevant financial developments that may affect the industry and understand their potential impact on the business.
* An industry qualification would be an advantage, or willingness to undertake relevant study.
As a colleague here at Evelyn Partners you will have access to benefits that include:
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Pension contribution
* Generous holiday package
* Option to purchase additional holiday
* Shared parental leave
* Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Eye care support
We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences are the cornerstone of our success. At Evelyn Partners, you'll find an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident in our active employee resource groups and ongoing initiatives. We’re dedicated to creating a workplace where you can thrive and reach your full potential.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the application process. Please don’t hesitate to discuss your needs with your recruiter.
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