FinCrime Officer

The Risk & Compliance Assurance and Testing (RCAT) team sits within the second line of defense Risk & Compliance function, and is integral to the firm's Governance, Risk, and Compliance environment. The RCAT team, consisting of Quality Assurance and Compliance Testing pillars, evaluates the effectiveness of the firm's processes and controls in managing core risk and compliance activities, as well as adherence to applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of VP, Financial Crime Compliance Testing Officer to join our RCAT team. This role is located in This role is based in Manchester – hybrid.

The candidate should have functional knowledge of applicable U.S. banking laws and regulations with specific emphasis on Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (“BSA/AML”) and sanctions laws and regulations. Additionally, a familiarity of the global ATE (Anti-tax evasion) and ABC (Anti bribery and corruption) laws are preferred.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Assist in the development and design of the annual and cycle-based Compliance Testing and Monitoring plans
• Execute the annual Compliance Testing plan.
• Determine test scopes, and design and develop effective test strategies and approaches.
• Prepare cohesive workpapers, and review peer workpapers, in accordance with firm standards.
• Build relationships with stakeholders globally, and act as key point of contact for test deliverables, scope and findings.
• Communicate deficiencies of test findings in advance of report issuance, and exercise credible challenge.
• Prepare reports for management that highlights the scope, testing approach, and the overall results and findings of reviews.
• Identify areas for enhanced Monitoring, Testing or training.
• Support issues management development and tracking of Compliance-identified findings.
• Support RCAT in leading transformation/program enhancements initiatives to keep the program aligned with industry best practices.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Strong foundational knowledge of U.S. banking laws and regulations with emphasis on BSA/AML and sanctions laws regulations, including knowledge of the global ATE (Anti-tax evasion) and ABC (Anti bribery and corruption) laws are preferred.
• Strong desire to continually deliver high-quality and meaningful work product in a timely and efficient manner.
• Highly motivated and the ability to adapt to changes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; adept at presenting complex issues to senior management.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and reprioritize as circumstances may dictate.
• Proficient in Microsoft and data analysis skills are preferred.
• Proven background of working in a complex banking or financial services organization.
• CAMS qualification a plus.