Financial Crime Oversight Manager

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Starling Bank Full time

About Starling Bank

At Starling, we have redefined banking by leveraging technology to empower individuals in managing their finances effectively. As a fully licensed UK bank, we embody the innovative spirit of a tech company, striving to create a banking experience that is fair, user-friendly, and transparent.

Role Overview

In the capacity of Economic Crime Manager within the Financial Crime Escalations & Disclosure Team, you will be instrumental in safeguarding Starling Bank and its clientele. Reporting to the Deputy MLRO, your primary responsibility will be to evaluate and enhance key controls, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal procedures while promoting our core values and ensuring equitable outcomes for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide continuous support on Financial Crime inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders across various business sectors.
  • Assist in the escalation process for PEP/RCA reviews.
  • Evaluate Sanctions escalations and ensure that any suspected breaches are reported to the appropriate authorities.
  • Oversee internal and external reporting obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
  • Offer guidance to the Disclosures Team regarding SAR investigations and report writing.
  • Collaborate with Law Enforcement on complex and sensitive inquiries.
  • Analyze data and compile review findings into comprehensive reports for relevant stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement the Bank's financial crime framework and policies, ensuring effective governance and escalation processes.
  • Conduct horizon scanning for regulatory changes, performing gap and business impact analyses.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in Financial Crime Compliance within a UK regulated environment.
  • Expertise in various financial crime risk types, including AML, CTF, and Sanctions.
  • In-depth knowledge of UN, UK, EU, and US Sanctions legislation to effectively manage sanctions risk.
  • Comprehensive understanding of financial crime risk management principles and methodologies.
  • Experience in policy and process development, as well as providing advice and assurance.
  • Familiarity with sectoral guidance from JMLSG and the Wolfsberg Group.
  • Proficient in the UK SAR regime and SAR reporting processes.
  • Ability to work autonomously while recognizing when to escalate issues to senior stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting assessments as part of second-line oversight.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining positive relationships and communicating effectively across all organizational levels.
  • Extensive knowledge and technical expertise in applying:

- The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017

- The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

- UN/EU/OFSI/OFAC sanctions regimes

Benefits

  • 25 days of holiday, with flexibility to take public holidays as per your preference.
  • An additional day off for your birthday.
  • Increased annual leave with tenure, with options to buy or sell up to five extra days.
  • 16 hours of paid volunteering time annually.
  • Salary sacrifice and a company-enhanced pension scheme.
  • Life insurance coverage at four times your salary.
  • Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth, including mental health support and cancer care, along with partner discounts.
  • Generous family-friendly policies.
  • Perkbox membership providing access to retail discounts and wellness resources.
  • Opportunities for initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships.

Diversity and Inclusion

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