Financial Crimes Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Our client a non departmental government body is looking for a Financial Crimes Compliance Specialist for an initial 3 month contract with the likelihood of extension. This role is offering a 50/50 home/office split and the client has offices in Bristol,Coventry, Leeds, Liverpool and Newcastle all of which are possible locations for the office based time.Key skills and knowledge1. Provide SME support to the business to implement enhanced KYC, PEPs and sanctions checking measures for the Help to Buy equity loan. This includes procurement, configuration and implementation of technological solutions (Experian) and of supporting businessprocesses and procedures for individual and corporate customers.2. Ensure overall risk and counter party due diligence is fully risk assessed and appropriate KYC is undertaken to a level commensurate with Homes Englands risk appetite.3. Synthesize views of internal and external stakeholders with own experience to deliver proportionate solutions commensurate with the organisations needs.4. Raise the profile of related risks, issues, and controls by building relationships with key business and external stakeholders.Key experience1. Degree level qualification or equivalent experience. Professional Compliance qualifications / memberships.2. Experian, CIFAs and Credit Reference Agencies knowledge.3. Demonstrate application and understanding of Politically Exposed Persons, Sanctions, Fraud, and proven track record of implementing AML /KYC / Sanctions operations in a regulated environment.4. Extensive knowledge of UK laws, regulations, and government, regulatory, and industry standards and guidelines related to AML / CTF and Financial Sanctions.5. Demonstrable experience in a significant financial institution, including KYC / CDD and wider compliance experience, risk management and managing KYC / CDD related processes and procedures.6. In-depth knowledge of Experian solution.7. Demonstrate the ability to actively build and maintain new and existing partner / stakeholder relationships to achieve progress on objectives, key initiatives, and shared interests.8. Ability to constructively challenge existing orthodoxy9. A high level of professional competence which helps determine solutions around appropriate risk measures, risk processes, risk monitoring and management.10. Ability to assess risk trends both internally and externally.11. Independent problem solving and analytical skills.12. Self-starter capable of setting up often manual KYC / CDD processes and controls; sufficient IT awareness to assist with the design and implementation of more automated processes and controls in future.13. Strong communicator able to work closely and build effective relationship with the different departments across the organisation.14. Excellent written communication skills.15. Ability to prioritise workloads and work to strict deadlines; quickly adapt and respond to change.16. Desirable Experience: Experience of working in a regulated environment, specifically financial services, is a key requirement, with focus on land and property.