Financial Crime Manager

Your new companyMy client, an award-winning financial services organisation based in the heart of Liverpool's business quarter, is seeking a professional Financial Crime Manager to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Based out of modern offices, you will be joining a friendly and supportive team who recognise that customer satisfaction is key.Your new roleThe position is being offered full-time from Monday to Friday for a fixed period of 12 months. The main purpose of the role is to ensure the day to day running of the financial crime department, ensuring all SLA's are met, and be the escalation point for all complex cases. You will be supporting the head of operations and MLRO.You will also be providing support to the business to ensure financial crime risks are mitigated, whilst supporting business growth.Some of your duties will include but not limited to Liaise with the NCA and other law enforcement agencies to ensure a compliant business.Build professional effective working relationships with key internal departments.Build relationships with external stakeholders and peers across the industry.Support the, MLRO in ensuring AFG's compliance with Financial Crime RequirementsOversight of referrals made to Financial Crime where there are money laundering concerns and oversight of legal requests made by Law Enforcement Agencies and Government DepartmentsMaintain a working knowledge of regulations relating to Financial CrimeMake recommendations on money laundering issues, referring to the MLRO where appropriateComplete submissions to NCA where applicableComplete witness statements where applicableComplete CIFAS AuditsComplete National Hunter AuditsComplete weekly and monthly MIKeep up to date with all relevant regulatory and legislative changes and raise potential emerging risks.Ensure that records are kept of work undertaken and advice given to the business and that there is an appropriate filing system in place to enable retrieval to meet regulatory responsibilities.To ensure that responsibilities regarding Treating Customers Fairly, the Prevention of Financial Crime (including money laundering) is carried out effectively and in accordance with the Company's internal policies.What you'll need to succeedProven history in a financial crime manager position Advanced ICA or equivalent qualification in Financial CrimeStrong communication skills Personable and professional What you'll get in returnNegotiable salary Working from a great city centre location A very friendly and supportive teamWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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