Job Description

Job Profile: Financial Crime Officer

Company Overview

Our client is one of the leading professional services groups in the UK and Ireland and are looking to grow their Compliance and Financial Crime division.



Purpose of the role:

This 2LOD role is established to support the design and implementation of the anti-financial crime framework, and to provide Group-wide oversight and challenge of financial crime risks, providing expert knowledge and guidance to network firms, Hubs and group functions on all elements of financial crime risk.

To take responsibility for effective oversight, control, and management of the groups anti-financial crime policies, procedures and practices.

Provide guidance, assistance, and challenge on policies, procedures and practices - including those executed on behalf of third parties - that support the business in fulfilling its regulatory obligations.

What do you need to do:

• Develop, implement, and manage the AML and Counter Terrorist financing policy and procedures, monitoring, and oversight program in line with evolving statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure that Financial Crime related controls are designed and operating as per UK regulatory requirements.
• Support and coordinate management focus on the money laundering and CTF risk in network firms, Hubs and group functions across the business.
• Assist management in developing and maintaining an effective AML and CTF compliance culture for the business.
• In consultation with management and 1st line colleagues, create and maintain the money laundering risk-based approach and the risk assessment of clients and services.
• Carry out immediate investigation of all internal SARs received and ensure the submission of a SAR to the relevant UK law enforcement agency as required.
• Provide management information and regular updates to the Group Head of Risk and Compliance, including reporting on compliance with its obligations.
• Ensure that all relevant staff are adequately trained in AML and CTF prevention, that the standards and scope of the training are appropriate and that appropriate training records are kept.
• Ensure emerging regulatory obligations are highlighted and stay updated with evolving statutory and regulatory obligations, including any changes to AML and CTF legislation or guidelines.
• Provide a knowledgeable and comprehensive advisory service to network firms, Hubs and Group functions.

• Relevant Financial Crime experience across a multi-service business, preferably within the accountancy sector.
• Hold an ICA or similar qualification in Anti-Money laundering or Financial Crime.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills and confident in their ability to provide constructive challenge.
• Strong report writing skills and experience preparing and presenting training material.
• Commercial awareness with sound judgement and decision making skills.
• Have an inquisitive mindset with the tenacity to reach the best decision for both our clients and the business.

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