VP Financial Crime Advisor (Global Markets)
We are delighted to partner with a leading international bank in London, searching for an experienced Financial Crime Advisor (VP level) to support their Global Markets businesses across Europe and strengthen their approach to financial crime compliance. You will support the Global Markets and Commodities business by providing financial crime advice covering anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and corruption and counter-terrorism financing. You will work closely with business heads and stakeholders across EMEA advising on client and transactional risk assessments, enhanced due diligence, and other financial crime activities.
Key Responsibilities of the Financial Crime Advisor
- Assist the EMEA business and support functions with a proactive and expert financial crime advice
- Act as an SME for financial crime advice covering anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, corruption and counter-terrorism financing
- Delivering a comprehensive, succinct and risk-focused Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
- Provide recommendations to the senior management team regarding the approval or rejection of clients/transactions with higher risk levels.
- Ensuring the business stays current with Financial Crime Matters
- Keep well-informed with current EU, FCA, AML, and Financial Crime regulations
- Foster strong relationships with EMEA business heads
Experience required of the Financial Crime Advisor
- Degree educated, or equivalent professional qualification or experience
- Proven financial crime expertise and AML expertise in a financial services environment
- Extensive knowledge of local EMEA regulations, legislation, and best practices, as well as internal best practices.
- Desirable expertise in investment banking products and services, particularly in physical and financial commodities markets
- Experience in currencies, equities, and fixed income desirable
- Capable of working independently while also being a strong team player
- Possesses strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Demonstrates the ability to establish and nurture both internal and external relationships.
- Practical and proactive approach to tasks and challenges.
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