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Financial Crime Officer
Location: London
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Opportunity:
We're seeking a Financial Crime Governance Officer to join their Financial Crime Advisory & Governance function in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a financial crime professional who combines strong advisory expertise with an interest in governance, regulatory change, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the firm's financial crime framework, supporting governance activities, and ensuring compliance with UK regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory Change & Governance
- Monitor emerging financial crime regulations, enforcement actions, industry guidance, and regulatory developments.
- Conduct gap analyses and support implementation of regulatory change initiatives.
- Track action plans and provide updates to senior stakeholders.
- Support and coordinate governance activities across the Financial Crime function.
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Policy & Procedure Management
- Review and update local financial crime policies and procedures.
- Assess proposed policy changes from a UK regulatory perspective.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of governance frameworks and operational procedures.
Financial Crime Advisory
- Provide subject matter expertise on financial crime matters, including AML, sanctions, and broader financial crime risk.
- Support business stakeholders by providing guidance on internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Act as a key escalation point for governance and financial crime-related queries.
Training & Awareness
- Support the design, coordination, and delivery of financial crime training programmes.
- Conduct training needs analysis and maintain training plans.
- Develop awareness materials and communications relating to policy updates and regulatory developments.
Reporting & Stakeholder Management
- Prepare management information and reporting for senior management and governance committees.
- Draft communications, alerts, and policy guidance for internal stakeholders.
- Represent the Financial Crime function at industry forums, working groups, and internal meetings.
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Required Experience:
- Experience within Financial Crime Compliance, Financial Crime Advisory, AML, Sanctions, or Financial Crime Governance.
- Strong understanding of UK financial crime regulations and regulatory expectations.
- Exposure to governance frameworks, policy management, or regulatory change programmes.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to analyse complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business solutions.
- Experience drafting policies, procedures, committee papers, or management reporting would be advantageous.
- Professional certifications such as ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent are desirable.
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