Aml Specialist

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom FCA Full time

Cryptoassets - Senior Associate AML Specialists (Permanent Roles - Payments and Digital Assets)

We are growing our Cryptoasset Team here at the FCA and we are looking for talented and motivated individuals in Leeds, Edinburgh and London. We are considering people with varied experience and backgrounds to join our diverse and inclusive Cryptoassetsteam. You will take part in shaping the more comprehensive future crypto regulatory regimes and work flexibly across the organisation, pivoting to where your expertise is needed most. If you have experience with AML, Financial Crime, Cryptoassets and/or Regulationthen we would love to hear from you.

**What does the role involve? What are the key responsibilities?**

The Cryptoassets team is responsible for assessing cryptoasset firms' compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs). The team's assessments of firms primarily focus on the adequacy of firms' financial crime systems and controls. These assessmentsinclude reviews of complex business models, consideration of cryptoasset activities being planned, and testing the knowledge, experience and fitness and propriety of individuals undertaking key functions. The team is also responsible for identifying, managingand mitigating potential risks of harm arising in firms and identifying where firms are at risk of being used as a conduit for illegal activity.

**Skills/Experience Required**

**Minimum**
- Previous experience of analysing firms' risk assessments and evaluating their financial crime frameworks.
- Demonstrable experience of investigating and then analysing complex information, reaching well-informed judgements and identifying and presenting relevant issues and recommendations in a timely manner.

**Essential**
- Detailed understanding of money laundering risks and typologies.
- Knowledge of blockchain, cryptoasset business models and the risks in those models.
- Experience of formulating case strategies, by assessing risks arising in complex business models and firms' control environments, personnel and compliance with key regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrable ability to work with pace and under pressure, using sound judgement and escalating issues appropriately.
- Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills to enable credible engagement and challenge senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to balance and manage competing priorities, working independently and in a team, and manage several work streams simultaneously deploying project management disciplines.
- Comfortable with responsibility and managing ambiguity.
- Quick learner/keen learner - to acquire and develop knowledge of the cryptoasset sector
- ACAMS / ICA certification - or equivalent relevant qualification.

**Q&A Session**

You are invited to a question and answer session attended by hiring managers in The Payment and Digital Assets Division on Tuesday 17th January and Wednesday 1st February between 6pm and 7pm.

This will be an opportunity for you to get an overview of this exciting journey at the FCA and more details about these roles.

Please see links below to join;
Tuesday 17th January at 6pm

Wednesday 1st February at 6pm

**Useful Information**
- The FCA has a national role and is committed to a national footprint. This role can be based in London (Stratford), Leeds or Edinburgh.
- The FCA has London and National Pay ranges to reflect regional differences. The salary for this role will be:

- London - The salary will be £50,000 - £70,000 plus a competitive benefits package and non-contributory pension.
- National - The salary will be £47,000 - £67,000 plus a competitive benefits package and non-contributory pension.
- Applications for this role close on **5th February 2023** (midnight).
- Applications will be reviewed and progressed weekly from the 16th of January.


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