Financial Crime & Risk Analyst

H2O Recruitment Services Ltd ,
Derby, Derbyshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Financial Crime & Risk Analyst Job description The desired candidate will be highly flexible and able to prioritise a busy work load, working at a fast pace with minimal supervision. Communication levels both written and verbal must be of a high standard and confidence when dealing with customers, colleagues, Business Partners, Regulatory Authorities, Government Agencies is essential. Experience in investigative interviewing and presenting would be beneficial. Further details on the role are below. The role is Head Office based although travel and possibly overnight stays will be required. Responsibilities · Help manage and reduce the risk of financial crime being committed by customers, advisers or firms by appropriate activity; · Conduct investigations including potential financial crime cases, as required by the business · Produce reports on investigations · Liaise with the Risk & Resolutions Manager on risk and financial crime related issues · Be a point of contact for firms, providers and authorities to answer queries and make reports on financial crime related issues and cases · Develop and maintain relevant Management Information on financial crime and related risks for the Compliance team and others · Able to confidently present to advisers and firms to improve fraud awareness and reduce the risk of financial crime · Identify areas for improvement to reduce the risk of financial crime and recommend changes to procedures and standards where appropriate · Assess regulatory, business model, environmental and other changes and recommend appropriate actions and solutions · Design and update financial crime related material · Assist R&R Manager with other projects/tasks as required/agreed Skills and Requirements · Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills · Effective interviewing skills and the ability to write high quality reports · Analytical, critical reasoning and decision-making skills · Proven expertise and experience of risk, fraud prevention and financial crime investigation within a regulated environment · Previous exposure to and understanding of anti-financial crime systems & controls · The ability to build strong relationships · Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of work · Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team based environment working towards tight deadlines · Strong multi-tasking and organisational skills · Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities · An excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint Suitable candidates will also have strong previous experience of undertaking a risk, fraud or financial crime related role within a FCA regulated business. Previous experience of conducting investigations would be highly advantageous. Professional qualifications with regard to Financial Crime, AML or Risk will be advantageous. Any Mortgage/Insurance Advice e.g. CF1/CF6 would also be advantageous