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Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

This is a great opportunity to join a growing Bank and make a significant impact in the field of financial crime risk management. If you are an experienced MLRO, looking for a new challenge, where you can make a significant impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

* Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Financial Crime programs

* Develop and maintain financial crime policies and procedures

* Implement the second line financial crime control framework and conduct investigations

* Oversee suspicious activity investigations and produce professional reports

* Liaise with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as MLRO

* Provide guidance and advice on financial crime matters to all departments

* Deliver financial crime awareness training

* Evaluate, monitor High-Risk customers and PEPs

* Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based financial crime monitoring plan

* Update the Financial Crime Business Wide Risk Assessment and Customer Risk Assessment

* Review and submit SARs to the National Crime Agency

* Maintain accurate records and submit the annual FCA financial crime submission

* Stay updated on relevant rules and legislation, providing early warnings and action plans

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Good understanding of JMLSG and Regulatory KYC requirements

* At least 10 years of relevant work experience / Financial Crime experience (Current MLRO(SMF17) preferred)

* Strong understanding of AML/CTF requirements and financial crime risks associated with the range of services in the banking industry.

* Ability to escalate risks promptly and appropriately and/or failure of standards to be met, to management

* Ability to analyse reports, identify failings and notify same together with recommendations for remediation

* Relevant AML experience, preferably in an international bank.

* Experience with AML/KYC/Due Diligence processes and systems

* Experience with AML monitoring and screening

* A recognized AML/Compliance qualification is desirable but not essential

* Other relevant professional qualifications from an internationally recognised body (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) are advantageous;

* Knowledge of the UK and EU regulatory environment and key financial crime regimes, and emerging trends. Any specialism in EU, UK or US sanctions regimes is a plus.

* Law degree / LPC preferred

* Team player adaptable to a fast-paced and changing environment