Financial Crime Officer

Vitality ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Vitality, Financial Crime Officer, London, £Competitive Bonus Benefits We’re the UK insurer and investment provider that rewards people for positive lifestyle choices. With 1.25m UK members and more than 25m globally, we’re out to make the world a healthier, happier place. That applies as much to our people as it does to our members. So, as well as a highly competitive pay package, you’ll enjoy: complimentary breakfasts; regular onsite physical and mental wellness workshops; on-site health checks; annual flu jabs and access to our full range of partners and rewards. It’s what we call offering shared value, because a healthy, happy team is good for us, good for our members and good for you. As our Financial Crime Officer, you’ll get the benefits our members enjoy, including - Our award-winning private Vitality Health insurance wellness incentive programme - Access to The Vitality Programme – Apple Watch, Ocado, Garmin, Champneys Spa days, half price gym memberships, Disney Store discounts to name a few - Personal health fund Life Assurance - Stakeholder Pension Plan with employer contribution - 25 Days annual leave Bank holidays option to buy and sell 5 more. - Flexible benefits package - Internal incentives, competitions and awards – a chance to win football and sports tickets or even be in with a chance to have a holiday of a lifetime - A genuine opportunity to grow and establish a long-term career As our Financial Crime Officer you will conduct sanctions and PEP screening as well as AML/KYC referrals. The ideal candidate will have experience in conducting AML / CDD checks sanctions screening. Experience in using a recognized screening software and performing monthly batch screening is essential. Responsibilities as our Financial Crime Officer: - Work closely with the Group Head of Financial Crime/MLRO and Senior Financial Crime Officer in developing a robust business-wide AML, PEP and sanctions screening programme - Undertake the ongoing and ad hoc screening - Investigate potential hits using internal and external sources - Conduct enhanced due diligence where PEP or sanctions target identified - Ensure robust records are kept for sound audit trail, managing the PEP, Sanction and HNW files - Prepare accurate and meaningful management information in respect of risk exposure and trends - Liaise and work closely with existing Financial Crime, IT, Risk and Compliance functions within the Group - Assist in monitoring of systems and efficiency across the business in relation to Financial Crime - Assist in delivering comprehensive Financial Crime training workshops across the Group at induction and ongoing on an annual basis - Liaise and work closely with existing counter fraud/ financial crime functions in the Group including any in South Africa - Undertake assurance work on different areas of the business with a financial crime risk lens To become our Financial Crime Officer, you will have the below skills and experience: Essential - A demonstrable knowledge of different Financial Crime topics including; Sanctions, AB & C, AML, and Onboarding (including KYC, KYB) and international markets - Compliance or FinCrime Qualifications to Diploma standard - Key knowledge of FCA / PRA and JMLSG requirements for Money Laundering, International Sanctions and Bribery and Corruption - Experience in screening and conducting AML / CDD checks0 - General office and stakeholder management experience Desirable - Degree level 2:1 or equivalent - Knowledge of international rules and regulations regarding money laundering, international sanctions and bribery and corruption Closing Date: Friday 20th March 2020 Working for Vitality you'll experience an exciting mix of creativity and innovation, within a framework of challenging objectives and a passion for delivering the best. Our people are chosen for their skills, knowledge, enthusiasm and attitude but above all, their belief that anything can be achieved. If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Financial Crime Officer, thenplease click ‘ apply’ today.