Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

Description:

Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
This is a great opportunity to join a growing Bank and make a significant impact in the field of financial crime risk management. If you are an experienced MLRO, looking for a new challenge, where you can make a significant impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
* Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Financial Crime programs
* Develop and maintain financial crime policies and procedures
* Implement the second line financial crime control framework and conduct investigations
* Oversee suspicious activity investigations and produce professional reports
* Liaise with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as MLRO
* Provide guidance and advice on financial crime matters to all departments
* Deliver financial crime awareness training
* Evaluate, monitor High-Risk customers and PEPs
* Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based financial crime monitoring plan
* Update the Financial Crime Business Wide Risk Assessment and Customer Risk Assessment
* Review and submit SARs to the National Crime Agency
* Maintain accurate records and submit the annual FCA financial crime submission
* Stay updated on relevant rules and legislation, providing early warnings and action plans
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Good understanding of JMLSG and Regulatory KYC requirements
* At least 7 years of relevant work experience / Financial Crime experience (Current MLRO(SMF17) preferred)
* Strong understanding of AML/CTF requirements and financial crime risks associated with the range of services in the banking industry.
* Ability to escalate risks promptly and appropriately and/or failure of standards to be met, to management
* Ability to analyse reports, identify failings and notify same together with recommendations for remediation
* Relevant AML experience, preferably in an international bank.
* Experience with AML/KYC/Due Diligence processes and systems
* Experience with AML monitoring and screening
* A recognized AML/Compliance qualification is desirable but not essential
* Other relevant professional qualifications from an internationally recognised body (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) are advantageous;
* Knowledge of the UK and EU regulatory environment and key financial crime regimes, and emerging trends. Any specialism in EU, UK or US sanctions regimes is a plus.
* Law degree / LPC preferred
* Team player adaptable to a fast-paced and changing environment
* Korean language is advantageous