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Financial Crime Operations Lead

2 months ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Yolk Recruitment Ltd Full time
Financial Crime Operations Lead

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is a forward-thinking organization that excels in its sector. We are committed to providing outstanding products and services, and we are in search of a skilled Financial Crime Operations Lead to enhance our team. This position will play a crucial role in the oversight and advancement of the 1st Line Financial Crime Operations Team, which supports various divisions within our organization.

Role Objective: To assist in the oversight and growth of the 1st Line Financial Crime Operations Team, which caters to all divisions within the organization. The team is divided into two primary sub-teams:

  • Central Screening Function: Evaluates screening alerts to pinpoint high-risk business relationships.
  • Central Enhanced Due Diligence Operations Function: Conducts Enhanced Due Diligence in accordance with policy and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and manage both Screening and Enhanced Due Diligence teams to ensure adherence to established processes and service level agreements, in line with Group Standards.
  • Offer clear guidance and direction for the operation of both teams, including workload prioritization and expertise in monitoring, controlling, reporting, and managing risk.
  • Ensure the functionality and systems of the team are maintained and tested to uphold operational capability, escalating concerns to the Head of Financial Crime.
  • Facilitate coordination between central operations sub-functions, 1st Line Divisional Business Teams, Divisional 2nd Line Financial Crime Teams, and Group Financial Crime to resolve emerging issues.
  • Generate concise management information for monthly and annual Board and MLRO reports, and represent the Financial Crime Operations team at various groups, oversight committees, and team meetings.
  • Provide advice, guidance, and constructive challenge, exercising influence over business management to identify, manage, and mitigate risk while ensuring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
  • Lead in the management of personnel, ensuring consistent application of management discretion and adherence to the Group's policies and procedures to optimize business performance.
  • Ensure all statutory and regulatory reporting aligns with Consumer Duty accountability, taking appropriate action and escalating to senior management and divisional risk teams when necessary.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:

  • ICA Diploma in Financial Crime (or equivalent qualification) or comparable industry experience.

Knowledge:

  • Comprehensive commercial perspective and overall understanding of the business sectors in which we operate.
  • Awareness of regulatory requirements related to supplier management.
  • Subject Matter Expert in customer screening of Sanction and PEP requirements for UK entities.
  • Subject Matter Expert in Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence processes.
  • Understanding and experience of UK criminal law and its application to Financial Crime.

Experience:

  • Proven ability to maintain effective relationships with management and external parties, enabling the delivery of practical solutions or the implementation of improved systems, processes, or controls.
  • Proactive approach in overseeing the development and implementation of a comprehensive screening framework and Enhanced Due Diligence procedure.
  • Ability to analyze data, interrogate systems, and extract data for report compilation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for delivering high-quality management information and presentations.
  • Capability to engage with and influence internal and external stakeholders and peers.

Leadership:

  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Flexible working arrangements