Senior Director, Head of Financial Crime Advisory

RBC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution is seeking a Head of Financial Crime Advisory to oversee compliance in Capital Markets and Asset Management. This role requires managing compliance functions, developing policies, and maintaining regulatory relationships across the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of financial crime laws and experience in compliance within the banking sector. Strong people management and communication skills are essential along with a relevant professional qualification.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

World-class training program in financial services

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Financial Crime Compliance for Capital Markets.
• Prior experience in MLRO positions in Capital Markets sector required.
• Strong awareness of global initiatives related to Financial Crime Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Financial Crime Advisory Function across UK and Europe.
• Develop Financial Crime policies to address compliance risks.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory bodies in UK and Europe.
• Provide challenge and oversight over compliance controls.
• Ensure Financial Crime risks are addressed for new products.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of UK, EU and international laws

In-depth business and product knowledge of Capital Markets and Asset Management

Robust background in Capital Markets Financial Crime Compliance

Advanced communication skills

Strong People Management skills

Education

ICA / ACAMS Professional Qualification

Securities Regulation Professional Qualification

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

You will be the Head of Financial Crime Advisory for the Capital Markets and Global Asset Management (GAM) businesses across UK and Europe.

This role requires 4 days in the office.

What will you do?

• Manage the Financial Crime Advisory Function for Capital Markets and GAM across UK and Europe
• Lead and ensure development of Financial Crime policies (including Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Prevention of Facilitation of Tax Evasion and Proliferation Financing) for Capital Markets UK & Europe and GAM UK & Europe, as required, to address Financial Crime risks
• Maintain RBC’s relationship with UK and European regulatory bodies to ensure lines of communication are open and guidance is sought, as required
• Delegate for the UK SMF-17 (MLRO), where required
• Manage and guide FTE in executing their obligations and act as escalation / referral point for complex issues requiring resolution
• Interpret Financial Crime draft regulations, legislation and guidance, and work with the first line of defence to implement effective and efficient control frameworks
• As second line of defence, provide effective challenge and oversight over the Financial Crime regulatory compliance controls operating in the first line of defence
• Act as an RBC representative on industry discussions with respect to proposed guidelines and regulations, ensuring RBC’s requirements are taken into account to the extent possible
• Ensure Financial Crime risks / requirements are considered, addressed, and mitigated, prior to roll‑out of new products and services.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• In-depth knowledge of UK, EU and international laws and regulations related to Financial Crime Compliance
• In-depth business and product knowledge of Capital Markets and Asset Management, including relevant policies and industry best practices related to Financial Crime Compliance
• Robust wrecktable prior experience in Capital Markets Financial Crime Compliance or previous MLRO positions held in the Capital Markets sector
• Very good awareness of global initiatives and frameworks related to Financial Crime Compliance
• Advanced communications skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong People Management skills.
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Nice-to-have

• ICA / ACAMS Professional Qualification
• Securities Regulation Professional Qualification.

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care플 about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high哈 performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborateindruck,在線 drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace basedparing on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.