Anti-Money Laundering Officer : Vice President
- SalaryCompetitve
- LocationLondon, London
- SectorCompliance & Regulation
- Reference213193_1258015275
- PublishedDecember 2nd 2009
Our client is a premier global investment bank . This is a a senior role within a highly visible department . The Vice President will report to the Head of UK AML Compliance. He/She may also have direct reports.
Job Description
The primary responsibilities of this role include:
Assist with the management and running of the team.
Provide oral and written advice to both Business and Operations departments on AML and Sanctions policies and procedures.
Interpret AML laws for jurisdictions across Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and assist with the drafting of policies and procedures.
Assist with reviews to assess compliance with EMEA AML laws and regulations.
Use periodic test checks to monitor compliance with Firm client identification policies and procedures and relevant laws and regulations. Report results to Operations management.
Conduct due diligence on high risk clients and discuss issues with senior management. Represent the AML Group at the European Franchise Committee.
Manage the output from transaction monitoring system on a daily basis. Assist with the review of scenarios and potential amendments to the system.
Work with global colleagues to improve processes and ensure, where possible, procedures and processes are consistent.
Review potential suspicious activity and draft reports for SOCA.
Ensure enquiries from regulatory and police authorities, exchanges and clients are promptly and thoroughly investigated and addressed and liaise with divisional colleagues on these matters.
Manage project work.
Skills Required
Experience in a financial environment with a leading bank, securities house, regulator or accountancy practice preferably within a regulatory compliance orientated role.
Technical and practical expertise of the UK Money Laundering Regulations and the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group Guidance Notes for the Financial Sector ("the Guidance Notes").
Confident, with initiative, excellent judgment, analytical and communications skills.
Management and leadership skills.
Numeric and computer skills ideal.
Salary: competitive and commensurate with experience
Joslin Rowe - Winner of 4 UK Recruiter Awards including Best Accountancy/Financial Recruitment Firm and Best Office Support Agency.
Joslin Rowe is a Randstad company. Joslin Rowe Associates Ltd encourages applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Joslin Rowe Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.



