Compliance Officer AVP

THE COMPANY:

Our client is a successful corporate bank. They are looking for someone to provide hands-on generalist compliance advice and support to the London branch.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/Sanctions:

• Provide 2nd line review of on-boarding documentation and periodic KYC reviews for final sign off
• Review and analyse name screening reports
• Conduct daily manual transaction monitoring
• Maintain the Branch's KYC review register
• Work with the Group's Compliance AML Team on the establishment and implementation of AML policies, procedures and controls/systems in the Branch
• Prepare AML/CFT Management Information to meet local and group requirements
• Draft internal communications on current money laundering and terrorism financing events and themes to increase awareness across the Branch.

Generalist Compliance duties:

• Assist in the maintenance of all Branch Compliance Policies and Procedures including the Compliance Plan and the Compliance Review Plan
• Support in the annual update of the bank's risk assessments
• Assist in reporting of regulatory issues and breaches
• Help prepare and submit monthly reporting on compliance matters and issues
• Facilitate compliance training sessions and monitor and maintain compliance training records
• Keep abreast of developing regulations impacting the Branch
• Complete all mandatory training within the assigned timeframes
• Uphold the UK Regulatory expected Code of Conduct at all times.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Previous experience within Compliance in a UK regulated bank or branch with exposure to wholesale banking/corporate banking activities
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, AML, CDD, anti-bribery and corruption, and data protection requirements
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to compliance
• Ability to operate with sound judgement and effective escalation under deadline pressure, balancing quality with pace

For further information please contact Natalie Eshelby