Overview
The Opportunity:
FIUK is looking for an experienced AML Officer to join the Compliance Team. FIUK AML plays a critical role in protecting the firm from being utilized to further financial crime, whilst ensuring employees understand, adhere to and uphold legislative and regulatory standards for Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing.
The Day-to-Day:
- Handle AML / CDD related queries and elevations from the business, using a risk-based approach
- Work as part of the wider AML team to regularly review and update existing AML policy and procedures
- Work alongside the Risk team to review and update the Business Wide Financial Crime Risk Assessment
- Work as part of the wider AML team to conduct regular testing of 1LoD financial crime controls
- Work as part of the wider AML team to implement department specific training of AML procedures and updates on any regulatory and legislative changes
- Work alongside the wider AML team to review and produce annual, regulatory reports
- Gather and report on AML MI to the Head of Compliance, the Board, relevant AML committees and leadership team as required
- Review and Investigate PEP, Sanction and litigation elevations from screening software
- Horizon scanning for any upcoming changes to AML legislation and/or regulation
- Support any potential disclosures of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARS) to the National Crime Agency
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Qualifications
- At least 2 years' experience in an AML role within the finance industry, Banking or Wealth Management preferred
- Relevant understanding of legislation and regulation relating to AML, CTF and CDD
- Clear and effective communication skills in both writing and speaking, confident at communicating at an executive level
- Ability to organize and prioritise own work load
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Hard working, self-motivated, eager to learn
- Ability to meet deadlines and deal with short turnaround times
- Ability to use IT systems, good Excel knowledge is preferred
- High level of attention to detail
- Knowledge of AML Screening systems is preferred
Why Fisher Investments Europe:
The global Fisher organisation distinguishes itself by putting clients first, providing unmatched service, and taking a personalised approach to investing. You can feel confident knowing that we align with our clients' best interests by using a simple and transparent fee structure and recognised European custodians.
It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and to help our employees meet their long-term goals, we offer an array of benefits, including:
- 100% paid premiums for our top-tier supplemental medical, dental and annual health screening plans for employees and their qualified dependents
- 28 days annual leave, with the ability to purchase up to 3 additional days per year, plus up to 8 paid holidays
- Enhanced maternity pay package with 16 weeks' top up to full base pay for eligible employees
- $10,000 fertility, hormonal health and family-forming benefit
- A retirement pension plan, featuring a 9% company contribution of base pay with an additional company match of up to 5% of base pay on personal contributions
- Gym subsidy of up to £50 per month
- Employee Assistance Program and other emotional wellbeing services
- A collaborative working environment that practises ongoing training, educational support and employee appreciation events
- This is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.
Employees residing outside of the US will be eligible for the $10,000 equivalent in their local currency.
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