About this role
iFAST Global Bank (iGB) is a licensed Bank in the UK aspiring to provide Global Banking connectivity to individuals, corporates and financial institutions. The Financial Crime Officer role in London focuses on AML/KYC reviews, screenings and investigations to mitigate financial crime risks. This position supports the Bank's systems and controls through detailed analysis.
Day-to-day tasks include carrying out AML/KYC reviews on new and existing customer files, conducting PEP, Sanctions and Adverse Media screening checks, and assessing alerts from screening and Transaction Monitoring systems. Respond to requests for further information from Banking partners and analyse customer data for patterns, trends and anomalies. Conduct Financial Crime investigations and review cases for responses to investigating bodies.
Work closely with the wider team, Operations, Representative Office, and Business Units to ensure continuity during absences or increased workloads. Maintain relationships across the organisation and support preparation of Management Information for Risk Committee meetings. Provide input into presentations for executive committees on behalf of the Risk & Compliance team.
Keep up to date with rules and regulations from regulatory bodies and non-governmental organisations. Make informed decisions on investigations and risk assessments independently. Enhance Bank systems through behavioural analysis and contribute to ongoing training and development.
Requirements
- 1 to 3 years relevant experience, ideally within a Bank
- Undergraduate degree
- Relevant qualifications in Financial Crime preferable
- High standard of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Investigation skills
- Excellent communicator with strong written skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Responsibilities
- Carry out AML/KYC reviews on new customer files
- Carry out periodic reviews on existing customer files
- Conduct PEP, Sanctions and Adverse Media screening checks
- Review screening alerts generated by Bank’s screening systems
- Review Transaction Monitoring alerts generated by Bank’s systems
- Carry out Financial Crime investigations
- Analyse customer data and behaviour to identify patterns, trends and anomalies
- Provide input into the preparation of Management Information for Risk Committee meetings
Benefits
- Salary of £30K - £35K depending on experience
- 25 days annual leave entitlement plus 8 bank holidays
- Pension scheme, 4% employer contribution
- Private Medical Insurance
- 60-40 Hybrid working after successful probation period
- Training and development
- Free gym access in the building
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