Are you passionate about combating financial crime and seeking a dynamic role where you can contribute to a leading charity bank's mission?

Position: Financial Crime Officer

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Based in Kings Hill (Kent) with hybrid working arrangements (1-2 days per week in the Kings Hill Office)

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum

We're on the lookout for a skilled Financial Crime Officer to join the growing Financial Crime & Compliance team.

Responsibilities:

• As a Financial Crime Officer, you will be instrumental in driving best practices within the financial crime compliance sphere. Your main duties will include:
• Collaborating closely with the business to facilitate the production of the Financial Crime Risk Assessment, ensuring alignment with the latest financial crime typologies.
• Supporting the implementation of the Financial Crime compliance monitoring program in collaboration with compliance colleagues.
• Working with stakeholders to develop and interpret management information aligned with identified financial crime risks.
• Offering guidance to enhance operational controls based on legal, regulatory, and best practice requirements.
• Assisting in the development and delivery of customised financial crime training.
• Providing assurance on the alignment of policies, procedures, and controls with UK legal, regulatory, and industry standards through periodic testing.

Qualifications:

This role is suitable for individuals with experience in financial crime controls within a banking environment, with exposure to areas such as money laundering, fraud, sanctions, tax evasion, and terrorist financing. Key qualifications and skills include:

• Demonstrated experience in conducting thematic reviews on various financial crime topics.
• Ability to produce materials for internal governance committees.
• Understanding of best market practices in establishing a robust financial crime control environment.
• Capacity to manage a demanding caseload and prioritise effectively.
• Relevant qualification in a financial crime discipline or working towards one.
• Ability to provide constructive scepticism and challenge to existing practices in a supportive manner.

Benefits:

• Permanent hybrid working arrangements where feasible.
• Generous holiday allowance, including six weeks of leave plus bank holidays.
• Diverse development opportunities to foster personal and professional growth.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution options exceeding market standards.
• Social impact benefit schemes to support community engagement.

If you're ready to make a positive impact and contribute to this team's mission, we want to hear from you! Apply now to take the next step as a Financial Crime Officer.