Financial Crime Compliance Specialist

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Kroo Bank Ltd Full time

About Kroo Bank Ltd

Kroo Bank Ltd is driven by a vision to become a bank that is both trusted and cherished by its customers. We empower individuals to take charge of their financial destinies and reach their aspirations while positively impacting the environment. Integrity, transparency, and honesty are core to our values. We aim high, dream big, and continuously strive for excellence. Our journey is a collective endeavor.

Role Overview

The Financial Crime Compliance Specialist plays a crucial role in overseeing and implementing financial crime compliance and monitoring initiatives. This position involves updating policies and procedures and offering expert guidance on financial crime issues. A thorough understanding of UK regulations and best practices is essential, along with the ability to convert this knowledge into practical strategies for the bank. Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing expert insights and constructive feedback to the First Line of Defence (1LOD) regarding financial crime best practices and regulatory changes.
  • Overseeing and executing financial crime compliance and monitoring programs to ensure adherence to UK regulatory standards.
  • Updating and maintaining financial crime policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, including the FCA handbook, POCA, TACT, and JMLSG guidelines.
  • Assisting in the execution of comprehensive risk assessments across the business, including country risk assessments, in line with regulatory expectations.
  • Managing follow-up actions to strengthen the bank's control framework, ensuring effective mitigation of financial crime risks.
  • Enhancing and generating financial crime-related management information and dashboards using tools such as Tableau and Excel.
  • Providing regular updates and reports to senior stakeholders and executive committees, keeping them informed of the bank's financial crime risk profile.
  • Conducting financial crime gap analyses to identify areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
  • Engaging in regular horizon scanning to anticipate emerging financial crime risks and regulatory changes.
  • Preparing summary papers and briefings for senior stakeholders and executive committees, offering insights into the potential impacts of new regulations and industry trends.
  • Collaborating closely with 1LOD, Compliance, Legal, Risk, and other teams to ensure a unified approach to financial crime risk management.
  • Promoting a culture of compliance and awareness throughout the bank, ensuring all employees understand their roles in mitigating financial crime risks.
  • Performing additional duties as necessary to meet business needs.

Candidate Profile

While not mandatory, the following experience and qualifications are highly desirable:

  • Experience in managing and executing financial crime compliance and monitoring programs.
  • Proficiency in updating financial crime policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the UK regulatory framework.
  • Experience in delivering business-wide risk assessments in line with regulatory expectations and managing follow-up actions to enhance the control framework.
  • Ability to provide expert insights and feedback to 1LOD regarding financial crime best practices and regulations.
  • Experience in enhancing and producing financial crime-related management information and dashboards.
  • Capability to scope, write, and deliver high-quality financial crime gap analyses and assurance papers.
  • Experience in conducting horizon scanning and preparing summary papers for senior stakeholders and executive committees.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of regulations, legislation, and best practices (FCA handbook, POCA, TACT, JMLSG).
  • A minimum of two years of relevant experience within a Second Line Financial Crime Compliance Team.
  • AML or Financial Crime qualification (ICA or ACAMS) is preferred.
  • Experience with Tableau and Excel.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.

Our Commitment

Kroo Bank Ltd is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We respect and support every employee without judgment or prejudice. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are fundamental principles guiding our operations. We ensure reasonable adjustments are available to all candidates throughout the recruitment process.

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