Financial Crime Specialist

2 weeks ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Quilter Full time
About the Role

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a high level of expertise in financial crime prevention and investigation. As a Financial Crime Specialist, you will be responsible for carrying out investigations across all businesses in relation to allegations of money laundering, sanctions, external and internal fraud, bribery and corruption, the facilitation of tax evasion, leaked information and market abuse.

Key Responsibilities
  • Investigate allegations of financial crime issues, analyzing all available information, undertaking root cause analysis, summarizing findings, recommending and taking necessary action.
  • Review suspicious activity reports to determine whether a report should be made to the Financial Intelligence Unit, including referral to the Head of Financial Crime Investigations and/or the DMLRO for approval.
  • Review screening matches referred from the 1LOD financial crime specialists for Politically Exposed Persons, Sanctions and adverse media, making appropriate recommendations for action and sign off.
  • Review reports of adverse transaction monitoring received from the 1LOD financial crime specialists and make appropriate recommendations for action.
  • Communicate with potential victims of fraud to establish circumstances and additional information in order to provide a fair and logical decision, with supporting rationale.
  • Liaise with law enforcement, government bodies and other relevant external parties in relation to financial crime activities.
  • Process external information requests and enquiries related to fraud issues.
  • Maintain appropriate records relating to all investigations.
  • Assist with financial crime reporting and data as required by the Group Head of Financial Crime Investigations.
  • Assist with the management of the Financial Crime Investigations Mailbox.
  • Keep up to date with changes in regulations, policies, procedures and practices.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement to financial crime prevention practices, investigation processes, and make recommendations for change to the MLRO.
  • Embed a positive culture of confident and proactive customer considerations, leading to informed risk taking through training, communication and of the agreed financial crime risk framework.
  • Build and maintain relationships with other colleagues in industry, to promote networking and the sharing of best practice.
  • Attend periodic industry forums on financial crime related topics, to enhance knowledge and expand network.
  • Promote the importance of robust financial crime controls, in order to meet legal and regulatory obligations.
About You

We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong background in financial crime prevention and investigation. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience in a financial crime prevention role.
  • Experience of the wealth management industry would be preferred.
  • An understanding of the requirements of FCA/HMT regulations and guidance relating to financial crime. Expertise in AML Regulation and guidance from JMLSG and jurisdictional risk relating to financial crime.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • 26 days holiday.
  • Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in our incentive scheme, based on the company's performance and their contribution to it.
  • Pension Scheme: 10% non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.
  • Benefit Allowance: A cash benefit allowance is payable in lieu of some of our core benefits.

In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.



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