Money Laundering Compliance Officer

• Overseeing the monitoring and testing of AML/CFT/CPF policies, procedures, and controls to assess effectiveness.
• Developing and maintaining a risk-based monitoring schedule and tracking issues through to resolution.
• Ensuring timely, robust, and comprehensive execution of monitoring activities.
• Raising concerns or non-compliance findings and supporting remediation where necessary.
• Establishing appropriate procedures and controls to mitigate identified risks.
• Reporting periodically to the Compliance and Financial Crime Committee and the Board, highlighting key findings.
• Supporting the review, analysis, and updating of the Business Risk Assessment.
• Assisting with the delivery of financial crime and regulatory training.
• Collaborating with Risk, Operations, and Business teams to ensure effective testing and assurance of controls.
• Working closely with the CCO and wider compliance team in delivering regulatory objectives.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in compliance and financial crime within the financial services sector, preferably in banking. They will hold (or be working towards) a relevant compliance qualification such as ICA. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential, alongside the ability to balance detail with a high-level view of risk. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, a client-focused attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider compliance team.