THE COMPANY:
Our client is a highly regarded retail, wealth and corporate banking institution.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and deliver targeted and thematic reviews across the financial crime framework, covering AML, sanctions, bribery and corruption, fraud, KYC, transaction monitoring, and wider control areas.
- Assess both the design and operating effectiveness of financial crime controls in line with internal policy and regulatory expectations.
- Produce clear, well-structured monitoring reports summarising findings, root causes, and practical recommendations.
- Engage with stakeholders across the business to discuss findings and agree actions
- Track remediation progress and support teams in embedding corrective actions and process improvements.
- Identify trends and systemic issues
- Support the ongoing refinement of the Financial Crime Monitoring & Assurance plan
- Provide subject matter expertise on financial crime regulations and best practice, ensuring the programme remains risk-based and proportionate.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Proven experience in a financial crime monitoring, assurance, audit, or compliance testing role — ideally within a banking or financial services environment.
- Strong technical understanding of financial crime risks and regulations
- Familiarity with key UK financial crime regulatory requirements and guidance (e.g. MLRs, JMLSG, FCA expectations).
- Excellent written communication skills with experience producing detailed monitoring or assurance reports.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations.
For further information please contact Natalie Eshelby
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