Purpose of the role:
You will bea central pillar of the business'overall Risk & Compliance function and part of a team that is operationally responsible for the Group's screening system, across all locations and Service Lines.
Responsibilities:
Active monitoring and handling of all daily alerts generated by the group's batch screening system
Responding to business-wide screening requests, using an analytical approach to investigate potential financial crime related risks identified throughout the course of client engagement
Timely and accurate escalation of any screening items for which MLRO, the Group Sanctions Co-ordinator and/or senior management intervention is required to determine appropriate outcomes
Responding to queries emanating from the first line of defence, in respect to screening conducted at client on-boarding stage, advising on appropriate courses of action and advocating AML best practices
Collation of key performance and risk metrics relating to the screening programme, for the purpose of reporting to relevant boards and jurisdictional MLRO/ MLCOs
Skills required:
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a compliance function or previous experience within an financial crime focused role, that includes direct experience in managing or supporting automated batch screening systems and processes
Good understanding of regulatory requirements affecting a legal, and fiduciary businesses in multiple jurisdictions
Holding or working towards a relevant compliance-related qualification
Knowledge and understanding of various trust and company structures and AML/CDD requirements