Financial Crime Expert
Job Description:
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £55,000 + Discretionary Bonus
An established financial services outsourcing provider is seeking a Financial Crime Expert to support the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in overseeing one of its client accounts. This role involves managing second-line financial crime compliance activities and ensuring high standards of delivery across regulatory and operational processes.
The ideal candidate will apply technical expertise, show strong analytical skills, and bring a solutions-driven mindset to the role.
This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to attend the London office two days per week, and occasional travel to other UK locations.
About the Employer:
This regulated financial services outsourcing firm, authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), delivers a range of operational and technology-based services to clients across the pensions and investment management sectors. It operates as a distinct legal entity within a wider global technology services group.
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform assurance reviews and testing of financial crime controls.
- Analyse and interpret management information (MI); produce reports and presentation materials for internal and client-facing committees.
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Assess financial crime risks across a range of operational areas.
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Contribute to the annual Financial Crime Risk Assessment (FCRA) and support MLRO reporting.
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Maintain and develop second-line policies and training materials.
Required Experience and Skills:
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Previous experience in financial crime compliance within a second-line function.
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In-depth understanding of UK Money Laundering Regulations.
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Exposure to broader financial crime areas including anti-bribery, tax evasion, and fraud prevention.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
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Degree-level education or equivalent professional qualification.
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Background in asset/wealth management or retail financial advice firm.
Salary Package:
£ 70,000.00 - 75,000.00 (British Pound Sterling)