Financial Crime Risk-Delegated Nominated Officer

Job Description

Job IntroductionMain Responsibilities The second line of defence Financial Crime Compliance function is located at our Head Office in Manchester. The role of Financial Crime Risk and Delegated Nominated Officer reports directly to the Deputy MLRO and Nominated Officer. Delegated Nominated Officersare appointed by the Nominated Officer and sit within second line of defence. Financial Crime Risk and Delegated Nominated Officer must be achieving a high level of consistency and competency in their role and have extensive Financial Crime experience. TheNominated Officer has the right to assess, appoint or remove the delegation of their duties at any time. The role sits within the MLRO function and is part of the team that provides Financial Crime Risk and Oversight advice to the first line of defense including the branch network. Delegated Risk and Nominated Officers will assess, review and make decisions onbehalf of the Nominated Officer in relation to referrals regarding Money Laundering, Counter Terrorist Financing, Tax Evasion and Sanctions. This includes decisions in relation to the submission of SARs to the NCA and any recommendations in respect of theBanks risk tolerance to Financial Crime. The role also requires providing guidance and response to the business in relation to policy queries and exceptions, so a sound understand of Financial Crime Policies, Instructions and Standards is essential. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as part of the team to ensure the day to day activities and work flow are adequately prioritised to suit shifting demands
• Work independently and handle cases that require extremely high levels of discretion.
• Ability to work in a highly complex and confidential area and to meet tight deadlines

and SLAs, often under pressure whilst maintaining a high level of quality and competency

• Act as a subject matter expert to support the Financial Crime Analysts and Officers in the assessment and investigation of financial crime alerts, referrals escalations and investigations
• Strong understanding of Financial Crime Regulations and Guidance.
• Ensure that all financial crime alerts and referrals are fully investigated, evidenced and documented in a clear and concise manner and reported to relevant stakeholders and authorities in a timely manner.
• Record and update relevant data in order to produce accurate and timely MI and produce adhoc MI as requested
• Liaise with and support the Business areas, other financial institutions and law enforcement agencies with financial crime related queries and issues

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• Extensive experience working in transactional banking in the UK for both Corporate and personal.
• An analytical mind-set with attention to detail and a methodical approach, together with a reasonable working knowledge of Word, Excel, and reasonable computer skills generally
• Understanding the operation of core bank systems including IBIS and SIRON
• A proactive and pragmatic working style
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills in both written and spoken English
• An integral part of the job will be to interact proactively and confidently with branches, Regional Business Support Teams, Group contacts, senior management, external parties including Government Agencies, Law Enforcement
• An analytical mind-set with attention to detail and a methodical approach, together with a reasonable working knowledge of Word, Excel, and reasonable computer skills generally

Company Information Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling itto make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products. The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background,age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation. At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise.We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long terms successful career with the Bank. What is in it for you

• We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.
• Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
• A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)

Application next steps Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extendan invitation for you to participate in an interview. How can we support you to be your best self Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process - just let us knowby email . This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.