Financial Crime Executive

FAST Global Bank (iGB) is a licensed Bank in the UK that aspires to provide Global Banking connectivity to individuals, corporates and financial institutions. We are currently looking for a Financial Crime Officer located in London.

The primary responsibilities of the role will be: 

• Carrying out AML/KYC reviews on new customer files.
• Carrying out periodic reviews on existing customer files.
• Conducting PEP, Sanctions and Adverse Media screening checks.
• Assessing screening checks and providing appropriate recommendations.
• Reviewing of screening alerts generated by Bank’s screening systems.
• Reviewing of Transaction Monitoring alerts generated by Bank’s Transaction Monitoring systems.
• Respond to requests for further information from Banking partners.
• Analysing customer data and behaviour to identify patterns, trends and anomalies for both further investigation and enhancing of Banks Systems & Controls.
• Carrying out Financial Crime investigations.
• Providing input into the preparation of Management Information for inclusion in monthly Risk Committee meetings
• Support the preparation of presentations on behalf of the Risk & Compliance team for executive committees and other purposes.
• Reviewing cases and preparing responses upon information requests from investigating bodies or other Financial Institutions.
• Working and maintaining close relationships with the wider team, Operations, Representative Office, and Business Units.
• Support other members of the team in carrying out their assigned roles ensuring continuity within the team in cases of absence and increased workload;
• Keep up to date with prevailing rules and regulations as they are introduced by relevant regulatory bodies and non-governmental organisations from time to time.

Requirements

Between 1 to 3 years relevant experience, ideally within a Bank.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will likely possess the following (or equivalent qualifiers):

· Undergraduate degree

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Relevant qualifications in Financial Crime are preferable.

SKILLS

• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Investigation skills
• Excellent communicator
• Problem solving skills
• Strict work ethics
• Strong written skills
• Ability to articulate and present information clearly
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (must)

INDEPENDENT ACTION & DECISION MAKING

The successful candidate must be capable of making informed decisions related to investigations and risk assessments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £30K - £35K depending on experience 

• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus 8 bank holidays
• Pension scheme, 4% employer contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• 60-40 Hybrid working after successful probation period
• Training and development
• Free gym access in the building