Financial Crime Associate

Financial Crime AssociateDivision: Supervision Policy and CompetitionDepartment: Financial Crime Market InterventionSalary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 43100 to 51700 and London from 47300 to 57000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)This role is graded as: AssociateYour recruitment contact is Riley Fox via Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.About the FCA and teamWe regulate financial services firms in the UK to keep financial markets fair thriving and effective. By joining us youll play a key part in protecting consumers driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services. SPC oversees firms and individuals (supervision) creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (competition).Sitting in the Specialist Directorate the Financial Crime Market Intervention (FCMI) department provides the FCA with specialist financial crime expertise to support its strategic objective by helping to minimise the risk of regulated businesses being used for purposes connected with financial crime.Role responsibilities:Take ownership of a varied and meaningful workload deliver assigned work with autonomy and accountability contributing directly to the FCAs mission to protect consumers and uphold market integrityEngage with high-profile and complex strategic issues support assessments of financial crime systems and controls across diverse financial sectors helping shape the future of financial crime complianceCollaborate with external agencies and law enforcement build trusted partnerships that enhance regulatory effectiveness and strengthen the UKs financial crime responseWork cross-functionally with internal teams partner with Supervisors Intelligence and Enforcement teams to share insights and drive coordinated action across the FCAJoin a creative and collaborative environment be part of a team that values innovation and teamwork focused on achieving strong compliance outcomes through fresh thinking and shared expertiseExercise sound judgement in fast-paced situations make confident decisions under pressure learn from experience and continuously improve your impact on financial crime regulationSkills required:Minimum:Prior experience and knowledge of the UK financial crime legal and regulatory regime gained through study or experiencePrior experience and a good working knowledge of the structure of the financial services industry i.e. key products and services and key processesEssential:Knowledge of the FCAs regulatory and wider legal frameworkA good understanding of the wider business economic and market environment and how this affects firms vulnerability to financial crime.The ability to quickly analyse and interpret a variety of data and information to execute effective actions to mitigate riskThe ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders both external and within the FCA provide effective challenge and find solutions to problemsPrior experience of dealing with multiple tasks and managing competing work streams often under tight deadlinesPrior experience communicating with firms clearly showing well organised oral and written communication skillsBenefits:25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysHybrid model with up to 60% remote workNon-contributory pension (812% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salaryPrivate healthcare with Bupa income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance35 hours of paid volunteering annuallyA flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyleFor a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.Our Values & CultureOur colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one thats free from discrimination and bias celebrates difference and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better regulation.If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.Disability Confident: Our Hiring ApproachWere proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and therefore people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the roles key requirements.Useful Information and TimelineTimeline:Advert Close date: 11th NovemberCV Review/Shortlist: 13th NovemberCase Study Assessment: w/c 24th NovemberCompetency Based Interview: w/c 1st DecemberYour Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role therefore please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.SC Clearance is required for this role (SC Guidance) - you will hold or will be required to obtain Security Check (SC) level vettingRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Anti Money Laundering,Dynamics AX,HR & Payroll,Corporate Communications,Instrumentation Engineering,Accident Investigation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 43100 - 51700