Temporary Business Risk Control Specialist, Periodic Reviews - 12 months

jobs.jerseyeveningpost.com-job boards; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Risk Management Advisor for a 12-month contract. You will provide first-line risk-related advice concerning AML and compliance. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of related experience, a strong grasp of regulatory requirements, and the ability to foster collaborative relationships. The organization offers professional growth opportunities and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Business Risk Management/Control and Onboarding.
• Significant experience in risk, governance, and compliance management within the financial services industry.
• Thorough understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and operational risk matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on issues relating to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), sanctions, and potential sanctions.
• Liaise with Compliance, Operational Risk, and senior management.
• Support for risk-based investigations and analyses.
• Deliver training sessions on AML and relevant regulations.
• Monitor client transactions and sources of funds.
• Conduct retrospective monitoring of AML-related matters.
• Maintain relationships with Relationship Managers and Portfolio Managers.
• Facilitate the Business Acceptance Committee Forum.

Skills

Business Risk Management

Risk Governance

Compliance Management

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Transaction Monitoring

Job description

Our client is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing first-line risk-related advice and assurance to stakeholders from all business units and corporate functions in line with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and standards, ensuring a culture of quality, control, and transparent risk ownership.

Job Duties

• Advise the team on client issues relating to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), sanctions, and potential sanctions.
• Liaise with Compliance, Operational Risk, and senior management regarding these issues to ensure adherence to regulatory and organisational frameworks.
• Provide support for other risk-based investigations and analyses, including onboarding, trigger events, and transaction monitoring.
• Arrange and deliver training sessions on AML and other relevant regulations to the International Client Solutions teams.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of client transactions and sources of funds as required.
• Carry out retrospective monitoring of all AML-related matters to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, and the central BCU team regarding onboarding clients and periodic reviews.
• Facilitate the Business Acceptance Committee Forum to ensure all new clients meet the prescribed criteria and do not expose the organisation to excessive risk.

Job Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in Business Risk Management/Control and Onboarding.
• Significant experience in risk, governance, and compliance management within the financial services industry.
• Thorough understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and operational risk matters.

What You'll Love

This role offers the chance to play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the jurisdiction's reputation. You will work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop your skills in regulatory oversight, policy creation, and risk-based supervision. The organisation values professional growth and offers ample opportunities for training and career development.

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