Compliance Officer

Murray McIntosh Recruitment Consultancy ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000 per annum

Overview

I'm recruiting a Compliance & AML Officer for a FinTech company that provides deliverable FX / Cross-Border payments as both a white label offering and direct to corporate and private clients. As part of this organisations continued growth, they are seeking a motivated and competent Compliance & AML Officer to join the team, ensuring a high level of service to clients in an FCA regulated environment. This post holder will be responsible for: Ongoing maintenance, improvement and updating of policies and procedures for AML & ABC to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and continually updating KYC documents Conduct compliance monitoring reviews in accordance with the Compliance Monitoring Plan to test compliance with systems and controls (inclusive of policies and procedures) Act as the primary point of contact for the business in respect of AML Queries Provision of adequate AML training to relevant employees annually and for new starters Maintenance of the SAR Register and all records relating to internal and external SARs Provision of regular internal compliance reports Provision and maintenance of MI to ensure accuracy and flow of information in relation to AML, ABC and Compliance Monitoring activity Maintaining awareness of latest regulatory developments relating to AML and other forms of financial crime contributing to regulatory change and horizon scanning The successful candidate will demonstrate: A strong technical knowledge of the UK Financial Services Regulation e.g. financial crime, AML, sanctions, High-risk customers, fraud, and ABCs;- gained in the payment services sector being preferable Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail Ability to work independently Proven ability to communicate with senior managers