Tts Emea Aml and Sanctions Risk Head

**Job Purpose**:**
The AML and Sanctions Risk Head is responsible for leading the overall financial crime governance for the Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) business (1st Line) in the EMEA region (50+ countries), representing the business in franchise-wide AML and Sanctions risk mitigation programs, and shaping the strategy for managing the AML and Sanctions risks in partnership with the respective Global team. The AML and Sanctions Risk Head is also responsible for proactively contributing to the overall In-Business Risk (IBR) strategy - along with other members of the IBR team.**:**
The role aims to promote effective AML and Sanctions risk management solutions by working in close partnership with all TTS Product teams and 2nd/3rd line of defence partners, including Compliance, Legal, and Operations and Technology teams both regionally and globally. The AML and Sanctions Risk Head plays a key role in the development of new products and enhancing existing ones by providing guidance and on-going support to product teams in order to ensure appropriate and effective controls are introduced and maintained. The AML and Sanctions Risk Head will participate in AML/Sanctions Policy developments and will coordinate the assessment and implementation of any relevant regulatory changes.**:**
Primary responsibilities**:

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Act as the first point of contact for all AML and Sanctions related matters and escalations within TTS EMEA.**:

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Provide business oversight and lead various components of the AML Program for TTS, including KYC, AML transaction monitoring and other AML policy/ regulatory requirements.**:

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Support Product teams and Compliance to assess AML and Sanctions risk for new and enhanced products and innovative solutions, including eCommerce initiatives and deals, based on globally approved guidelines, through early engagement in order to ensure full adherence to the New Product Approval Control Framework.**:

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Provide business oversight to the TTS AML monitoring program; work with Compliance to develop an appropriate AML monitoring framework for key high risk programs.**:

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Acting as Business Sanctions Risk Officer (BSRO) for TTS EMEA, conduct reviews of Sanctions processes and procedures across all product lines to ensure policy requirements are being met in a consistent manner and documented appropriately, including assistance with documenting Sanctions Risk Assessments (SPRAs).**:

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Assess impact of proposed changes to AML and Sanctions policies/procedures/guidelines and work with AML and Product Compliance to ensure the business operates in line with regulatory requirements.**:

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Support or lead significant AML and Sanctions initiatives for TTS & produce milestone reports for senior management.**:

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Maintain, track and update AML/Sanctions CAPs/SIRs as applicable preparing update reports for TTS Risk Committees as applicable**:

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Support the TTS business in AML-related internal or external reviews, including managing exam preparation and deliverables.**:

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Provide regional TTS oversight of regional AML Monitoring, KYC and Sanctions utilities.**:

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Drive communication plans to ensure awareness of changes in the AML and Sanctions policies/requirements by TTS Product and country teams.**:

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Coordinate and deliver targeted AML and Sanctions training when necessary.**:

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Identify opportunities for streamlining processes and implement efficiencies that will ultimately lead to enhanced client experience.**:
**Development Value**:**
Develop in-depth knowledge of Transaction Banking products within a global, dynamic and innovative business.**:**
Knowledge/Experience**:

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Global mindset and proven record of leadership experience in managing complex processes or large projects**:

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Risk management, AML or Compliance job experience**:

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Experience in the Transaction Banking is an advantage. Solid understanding of TTS products and market developments.**:

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The ability to effectively manage and navigate through multi-faceted disciplines throughout the organization.**:
**Skills & Competencies**:

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Strategic thinker with excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.**:

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills: ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all aspects of the job and with multiple audiences in mind.**:

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Excellent influencing and negotiation skills. Ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders.**:

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Strong management and interpersonal skills.**:

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Problem solving: ability to assess complex processes and deliver practical solutions.**:

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Analytical: ability to accurately analyse data and produce insightful information and reports.**:

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Valuing Diversity:**:**Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organisational success.**:**
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