Second Line AML Consultant

Job Description

The role This sits within the second line AML team who provide oversight and assessment of the front lines activities. The successful hire will support with the development and enhancement of the AML framework and provide AML Advisory services acrossthe relevant business lines. Role Responsibilities Assist the UK MLRO in the day to day management of Financial Crime and Risk Management activities and projects to develop and enhance the UK Financial Crime program. Provide Financial Crime Advisory subjectmatter expertise services to projects which impact upon the UK Financial Crime program and support the development of the UK Financial Crime framework. Liaise with various support departments including Compliance, Risk, Operations and Legal as necessary regardingAML/CTF and other regulatory requirements Provide subject matter expertise services based on EU and UK Financial Crime Regulation, legislation and Regulatory guidance. Contribute to UK and EMEA-wide procedures, policies and programs to describe controls andprocesses required to meet legal and regulatory money laundering obligations within the UK and the EU (where required) and the broader Financial Crimes Risk Management Function. With the FCP Manager, establish and maintain appropriate follow-up, escalationand management reporting processes. Assist with preparation for internal and external audits and regulatory exams/audits. Role Requirements AML/CFT and Financial Sanctions experience essential SME knowledge of the UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and UKFinancial Crime legislation, JMLSG 2018, the Fourth EU Money Laundering Directive and FCA Regulatory Guidance and Standards Experience of providing UK Financial Crime advisory services and subject matter expertise to projects and multiple stakeholders includingFinancial Crime teams, multiple lines of business and to Legal Counsel within a UK FCA regulated entity. Experience of analysis and gap assessment of Corporate policies and procedures against UK and EU Legislation and Regulatory Guidance and Standards. LCOICredential required, ICA or ACAMS welcome. Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and presentation) skills and organizational abilities are essential with an ability to liaise professionally and with diplomacy across all levels of staff in clear andsuccinct manner. Strong ability to manage multiple requests for information and handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner in a fast paced deadline driven environment. Candidate should be IT literate - including Microsoft Project,Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and other reporting tools but also able to understand use of technology for improving the regulatory control environment. If you feel you have the relevant experience for this newly created opportunity then please apply to thisadvert and send your CV to Anna Dunne at Twenty Group. Twenty Groups Compliance function are a team of specialist consultants covering Financial Crime Compliance and Regulatory Compliance mandates, both permanent and temporary, across Financial Services,Technology and Energy.