The Chief Risk and Compliance Officer function is a highly visible, dynamic area where you can be an integral part of the decision-making that supports the bank’s business. We drive strategic and sustainable returns, and offer risk, controls and regulatory advice. You will become part of a team that is renowned for its fast-paced, collaborative and diverse work environment. We believe our colleagues are our best asset.
The role will assist and support the ABC and Sanctions Advisory SME team in providing specialist advice and analysis in all matters relating to anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) and Sanctions. You will also be coordinating closely with the FCC Advisory Teams and the Global ABC and Sanctions Teams to ensure that consistent advice and analysis of complex ABC and Sanctions issues are appropriately managed, controlled and that the UK and EMEA region is in compliance with global standards.
The role will provide advice and guidance to Advisory teams on ABC and Sanctions matters referred by the business. Assisting with significant complex ABC and Sanctions issues, referred by the FCC Advisory Teams, requiring detailed analysis and/or external legal advice/interaction with regulators etc.
You will also have oversight of ABC and Sanctions-related language, reps and warranties in contractual documentation and assist the FCC Advisory Teams in delivering targeted face to face training on ABC and Sanctions related topics.
Your future colleagues
We are a friendly, supportive and expanding team based in London. You will be working with another experienced AVPs reporting into a VP, under the oversight of the desk head. The Financial Crime Team take an holistic response to risk, as such you will work closely with colleagues in the IWM and IB coverage teams, when supporting the MLRO for the UK and EMEA. We are a department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global cultural values.
Your skills and experience
We are looking for
- Proven experience working in a financial institution, preferably within Financial Crime Compliance.
- Educated to degree level or have an appropriate FCC qualification such as an ICA Certificate in Financial Crime and or equivalent work experience.
- Possessing knowledge of UK and US Bribery laws, (namely the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UK Bribery Act) and UK, EU and US Sanctions regimes.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and IT skills.
- Outstanding communication skills and be able to communicate effectively at a senior level.
- Results-oriented, hardworking individual with outstanding attention to details and problem solving skills. Demonstrate ability to learn.
- Understands the value of diversity in the workplace and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture in all aspects of working life so that people from all backgrounds receive equal treatment, realize their full potential and can bring their full, authentic selves to work.
United Kingdom-London-London
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