Financial Crime Officer

6 months ago

London, United Kingdom United Trust Bank Full time

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**This is a hybrid role - 3 days in the office (City of London location) and 2 says working from home.**

**Role purpose**:
To undertake key financial crime prevention and detection activities in line with UTB’s risk appetite and financial crime policies and procedures.

**Responsibilities**:

- Primary focus on the investigation of potential money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crime cases where the proceeds of crime is suspected. Investigations are identified through multiple channels including: on-going monitoring, law enforcement requests and/or Internal Unusual Activity Reports
- Review, log, prioritise and respond to incoming Internal Unusual Activity Reports
- Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports to the National Crime Agency and/or other external agencies, to a high standard and in a timely manner, where approved by the MLRO or Deputy
- Ensure that defence requests and renewals are filed within the appropriate timeframes
- Manage, investigate and close Lexis Nexis true match alerts
- Act as a point of reference for CDD and all other financial crime enquiries from UTB’s Business Units, providing guidance on escalations such as the identification of adverse media, potential politically exposed persons (PEP) matches and higher risk customers
- Monitor the Financial Crime inbox for incoming referrals as requested by the Financial Crime Manager
- Review and sign-off CDD for higher risk customers
- Support the Financial Crime Manager in the completion of monthly Compliance Management Information reporting as required
- Support the Financial Crime Manager in the drafting and revising of Financial Crime policy & procedures
- Support the Financial Crime Manager / Financial Crime Team in the completion of Financial Crime projects
- Completion of other Financial Crime related tasks as delegated by the Financial Crime Manager

**Skills and Experience sought**:

- Previous financial crime investigations and referrals experience in a financial services company (4+ years)
- A financial crime ICA (or equivalent) qualification at Advanced Certificate level or above would be considered an advantage
- Competent IT (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and presentation skills
- Strong knowledge of UK money laundering, sanctions, tax evasion, fraud and bribery and corruption laws/regulations
- Detailed knowledge of financial crime best practice, including AML risk based approach concepts
- Ability to navigate and interpret the FCA handbook and JMLSG

**Remuneration and Benefits**:

- Competitive Salary and Bonus package
- 26 Days Holiday
- Contributory Pension
- Life Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Season Ticket Loans
- Excellent career development opportunities and where appropriate sponsorship of a relevant qualification

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