Compliance and Financial Crime

Description

Compliance & Financial Crime Specialist

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Location: London

Department: Legal & Compliance

Reports to: Deputy Manager - Legal & Compliance

Division: Subsidiary

An international bank is seeking a Compliance & Financial Crime Specialist to join its dynamic Legal & Compliance team in London. This is a key second-line role responsible for overseeing financial crime controls across the bank, including Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), Fraud, and Market Abuse. The Specialist will also support investigations of suspicious activity reports (SARs) and act as a focal point for data protection, Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), and data breach queries.

Key Responsibilities

Provide independent oversight of first-line AML/CTF risk management activities, including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and screening.

Conduct risk-based and thematic reviews of AML controls across business units, identifying gaps and driving remediation.

Support the MLRO with suspicious activity investigations, SAR preparation, and regulatory engagement.

Advise business units on AML/CTF compliance issues, particularly for higher-risk clients, transactions, or geographies.

Monitor regulatory changes, update policies and processes, and deliver training to Financial Crime Operations teams.

Analyze AML-related data and prepare Management Information (MI) to inform senior management and committees.

Serve as the key point of contact for data protection, DSAR, and data breach queries, liaising with the Data Protection Officer.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field.

Professional AML/CTF certifications such as CAMS or ICA Diploma (preferred).

3-5 years' AML compliance experience in a regulated financial institution.

Strong understanding of AML/CTF laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations.

Experience within a Three Lines of Defence model.

Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Key Attributes

High integrity, ethical standards, and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and provide balanced compliance advice.

Confident in challenging constructively and supporting business teams.

Proficient in MS Office and comfortable leading on issues within remit.

This is an exciting opportunity for a compliance professional to join a leading international bank in London and make a real impact in safeguarding the organisation against financial crime risks while contributing to a strong culture of compliance

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