Financial Crime Manager - Insurance

Arthur Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Financial Crime Manager - London Market Insurance

London, UK/Hybrid

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Financial Crime Manager with strong experience in the London Insurance market. You will be responsible for managing and mitigating financial crime risks, with a focus on economic sanctions and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role involves working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure the business adheres to financial crime regulations and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight:
   Manage sanctions screening processes and ensure compliance with UK and international sanctions regimes.
   Provide guidance on sanctions risk and ensure reporting of suspicious activity to relevant authorities such as the FCA.
2. Risk Management & Compliance:
   Identify, assess, and mitigate financial crime risks, focusing on fraud and economic sanctions compliance within the insurance sector.
   Monitor compliance with regulations, including the UK’s financial crime laws and FCA guidelines.
3. Policy & Training Development:
   Develop and maintain financial crime policies, ensuring they align with both regulatory changes and market best practices.
   Conduct training sessions for staff on financial crime risks, including emerging trends and sanctions compliance.
4. Investigations & Reporting:
   Oversee investigations into potential financial crime incidents and ensure timely reporting to regulatory bodies.
   Ensure all necessary records and documentation are in place for regulatory inspections.

Experience:

1. Strong experience within the London Insurance market, with a deep understanding of the regulatory environment and financial crime risks specific to Insurance.
2. Expertise in managing economic sanctions compliance and associated risks.
3. Familiarity with financial crime prevention tools and systems, particularly around sanctions screening and AML procedures.
4. Strong analytical and communication skills with an ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and regulators.