Purpose of the role:
You will be a 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