Overall purpose of the role
Acting as Deputy MLRO, reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, you will support the MLRO office to fulfil all statutory obligations of the Nominated Officer and MLRO. Responsibility for the day-to-day management of the function and lead advisory contact on the management of financial crime compliance and fraud prevention in the business forming strong collaborative working with key stakeholders, business partners and introducers.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
* You will support the MLRO in designing and implementing enterprise-wide strategies and controls to prevent and counter financial crime. Regularly assess and support the mitigation of AML/CTF risk across the business.
* Lead advisory and training contact on financial crime matters supporting the ongoing monitoring of the financial crime risk framework and resolution of AML/CTF escalation cases for resolution.
* Contribute to the design, implementation and maintenance of internal policies, procedures and systems for combating money laundering and terrorism financing. You will oversee control measures for sanctions screening, fraud prevention and anti-bribery and corruption.
* Assist in responding to legal and regulatory requests, liaising with law enforcement agencies and other external partners on all AML/CTF matters.
* Engage with cross functional teams such as Data, Finance, Product and Operations to implement an effective financial crime compliance management programme in line with the UK legislative framework and industry best practice.
* Support the MLRO in preparing financial crime risk reporting (management and Board level), reviews and investigations. You will be responsible for the preparation of annual MLRO reporting and oversee delivery actions against this.
* Deputise for the MLRO where required ensuring that internal suspicious activity reporting and other referrals are quickly addressed, documented and reported to external authorities where appropriate.
* Deliver effective and robust financial crime prevention training to ensure all staff are aware of their responsibilities.
* Undertake Team management and performance evaluation. Ensure direct reports are managed effectively, continually supported, act as a mentor to junior staff and share constructive feedback towards their continued development.
Compliance and regulation
Must have a strong knowledge of financial crime regulation, as well as industry best practice in the design and operation of systems and controls for financial crime prevention.
Person specification
* 5+ years of experience in financial crime compliance. Experience and knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, (AML/CTF), sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption and consumer protection)
* Strong leadership and people management
* Proven investigative skills and ability to work within and meet deadlines.
* Self-motivated, critical thinker and results oriented to enable working independently covering multiple tasks
* Intuitive, highly ethical and comfortable to question and challenge where appropriate
* Strong communication, presentation and organisational skills
* Team player, flexible and able to work on own initiative
* Strong interpersonal skills, able to establish effective working relationships at all levels
* Appreciates the importance of accuracy and attention to detail
* Demonstrates a sense of urgency and good work ethic
* Resilient, not derailed by a setback and returns to a high level of performance quickly
* Excellent customer service skills
Additional requirements
* This document is neither contractual nor exhaustive and may be amended to meet the needs of the business. Where possible this will be done in consultation with yourself.
* From time to time, and within reason, you may be required to carry out tasks that fall outside of your positions remit.
* From time to time, and within reason, you may be required to work outside of your standard contracted hours.
* As part of your on-going development, you may be required to undertake training in order to meet the requirements of your role.
* 37.5 hours a week.
* Must be able to reliably commute to office.
* Due to the sensitivity of this role an annual assessment of fitness and propriety will be undertaken.
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