Financial Crime Strategy & Risk Associate - Hybrid 12m FTC

National Wealth Fund; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Learning opportunities

Job summary

The National Wealth Fund invites applications for a Financial Crime Associate in the Risk & Compliance function. Hybrid working with a Leeds office a minimum of 3 days per week. This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

You will support the development of the Financial Crime strategy, conduct risk assessments, perform customer due diligence, and advise the first line of defence to ensure regulatory compliance across FCA, ML regulations and JMLSG guidance.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level and able to demonstrate regulatory knowledge.
• Strong understanding of UK financial crime regulations and guidance.
• Professional qualifications in financial crime (ICA or CISI) are advantageous.
• Experience in regulated financial services and in risk assessment investigations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Compliance team in delivering the Compliance strategy, plan and policies.
• Assist in developing and implementing the Financial Crime strategy and framework.
• Engage with stakeholders across the Fund to embed the framework and ensure compliance.
• Perform financial crime risk assessments and client risk assessments.
• Undertake customer due diligence in line with FCA requirements and JMLSG guidance.
• Provide guidance to the first line of defence on financial crime matters.
• Monitor controls, recommend improvements, and assist investigations and audits.
• Support horizon scanning and training on financial crime prevention.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

The National Wealth Fund invites applications for a Financial Crime Associate in the Risk & Compliance function. Hybrid working with a Leeds office a minimum of 3 days per week. This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

You will support the development of the Financial Crime strategy, conduct risk assessments, perform customer due diligence, and advise the first line of defence to ensure regulatory compliance across FCA, ML regulations and JMLSG guidance.