• Delivery of the risk assessment process across the EMEA region, with oversight of the preparation and execution of deliverables by junior analysts.
• Managing the collection, analysis and interpretation of financial crime risk data to identify trends, emerging risks, control weaknesses and areas requiring management attention.
• Reviewing and challenging identified risks and effectiveness of financial crime controls across legal entities and business lines.
• Co-ordinating with EMEA Financial Crime Leadership and regional MLROs to deliver risk assessments which remain compliant to regulatory requirements and industry standard.
• Conducting effective reviews and assessment of relevant regulatory updates, changes and enforcement actions that can feed into the risk assessment.
• Attending external training and forums to keep up to date with industry trends, regulatory and market expectations.
• Driving implementation of enhancements arising from regulatory developments, audit findings, thematic reviews and industry best practice.
• Engaging with internal stakeholders with regards to tracking and remediation of outstanding issues and deliverables.
• Designing and implementing data-driven reporting frameworks that provide meaningful insights into the financial crime risk profile of the organisation.
• Developing and maintaining dashboards using Power BI to support risk-based decision-making and governance oversight by executives and Board-level stakeholders.
• Driving the automation and optimisation of processes to improve efficiency, accuracy and transparency of financial crime risk reporting.

Key experience:

• Demonstrable experience working in financial crime related role(s), in particular within risk assessments, with responsibility for the identification, assessment and reporting of financial crime risks.
• Advanced analytical skills with proven ability to interpret large and complex data sets to support risk assessments and strategic decision making, preferably with experience designing, developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Strong report writing skills with previous experience producing reports for senior management.
• Demonstrated experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, balancing regulatory rigour with commercial awareness.
• Strong understanding of UK and EU financial crime regulatory frameworks.
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities.
• Relevant professional qualifications (ICA, ACAMS or equivalent) desirable.

Benefits

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members' perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
• Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!