Financial Crime Risk and Control Specialist - AI

Team Risk and Credit

Location Holborn Office

County Central London

Ref # 16564

Closing Date 06-Jun-2022

Are you a Financial Crime Specialist with brilliant analytical and organisational skills? Could you support a first line of defence function to triage new cases and document findings, all whilst delivering fantastic customer service? Can you effectively communicate findings with colleagues at all levels across an organisation? If yes, we may have the role for you!

Due to growth, we are expanding our FCRC team here at Metro Bank and are looking for a Financial Crime Risk and Control Specialist to join our Triage team. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the review, effective implementation and ongoing compliance of the bank’s policies and minimum standards across our customer facing business areas. You will focus on triaging new cases and documenting your findings in a structured way so that these are passed to the correct teams for deep dive. You will also have input on how we adapt our processes and training to the changing landscape of Financial Crime legislation, to ensure we are working in the best way to continue to create fans.

Most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working. Ask your recruiter for more details.

So what would you be doing?...

•Undertaking initial reviews of a volume of identified high risk customers
•Reporting your initial findings and recommendations with stakeholders across the FCRC Team and the wider Bank 
•Acting as a subject matter expert for high risk customers to make sure the bank aligns to regulatory expectations
•Supporting the implementation and ongoing monitoring of necessary controls to bring distribution channels in line with AML/CTF, sanctions, ABC and anti-tax evasion policies
•Implementing risk-based approach to Financial Crime controls based on the Financial Crime risk assessment and risk appetite
•Helping to embed Financial Crime related policies as required by business and regulation changes
•Supporting the production of MI and risk/resilience reports in accordance with governance requirements

You need to be this kind of person…

•Passionate about providing unparalleled levels of service and convenience for customers
•Able to work and learn quickly in a fast paced, fun and dynamic environment
•Prepared to stick at something – we get nervous if someone has jumped from job to job as we want people who are prepared to learn and grow
•Care about doing a great job and exceeding expectations with the quality of what you do

And... we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the courage to call out any concerns.

We always support colleagues to develop their skills. But to be successful in this job you really do need to already be able to do most of these wonderful things...

•Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders
•You will have experience of undertaking CDD reviews on a variety of high-risk customers in a financial services role
•A good understanding of bribery and corruption, as well as money laundering legislation and how it impacts on completing CDD and EDD reviews would be required
•Naturally, you will have experience working specifically on Financial Crime within financial services
•We need you to have experience in supporting business in assessing higher risk customers as part of customer acceptance and review process
•In order to exceed in this role, you will have strong communication, attention to detail and analytical skills
•A relevant AML or Financial Crime qualification would be desirable but is not essential

Important Footnote Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box.  We also know that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t always doable, and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked.  So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates.. Good luck!


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