Investment Management – Financial Crimes Risk Officer – Senior Associate

Job Number:
3254237

POSTING DATE: Nov 29, 2024

PRIMARY LOCATION: Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-London

JOB: Asset/Investment Management

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

JOB LEVEL: Senior Associate

DESCRIPTION

Assist to implement the firm’s Financial Crimes program requirements and controls, helping to develop guidance and procedures for the first line
Provide subject matter expertise guidance and training to the first line, including escalations review
Ensure first line compliance with all relevant Financial Crimes regulations, standards, and policies
Implement Financial Crimes risks initiatives that arise for the first line in the IM business
Support and assist with the remediation of control gaps and deficiencies identified from Annual Risk Assessments and resolution of investigations as recommended by second line
Monitor and report on Financial Crimes-related activities for the first line
Strive to support Financial Crimes risk management processes through thematic coverage (latent & emerging risk), execution of heightened risk and high-risk portfolio reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

Handle highly confidential information with appropriate discretion
Direct and drive senior stakeholders towards a common goal and high EQ
Operate with confidence and comfort in high-paced and high-profile environments
Demonstrate prior experience and expertise with large scale organizational buildouts, remediations, high profile matters to senior management, Board and regulators

Certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license is a plus
Deep knowledge of Financial Crimes regulatory requirements and expectations (domestic and international)
Strong time management and planning skills
First Line Risk & Controls, Compliance or Audit experience
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Experience in supporting audit and regulatory inquiries, senior management, and consultants

Relevant experience with BSA/AML Regulations within the financial services industry, or at a financial services regulator (e.g., FINRA, Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Reserve Bank, etc.)
Have an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or other related fields
Strong work ethic as well as a high degree of integrity
Expertise in implementing and executing on Financial Crimes Programs requirements
Expertise in international Financial Crimes laws and regulations and familiarity with best practice first line procedures and processes