Financial Crime and Compliance Officer

Our client, a succesful financial services business, is looking to recruit a highly skilled Financial Crime and Compliance Officer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the company's regulatory compliance and financial crime prevention efforts. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the organisation's integrity and adherence to industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that will support your career in financial crime prevention and broader risk and compliance

Location: East Midlands, UK. Hybrid working arrangement available.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Crime and Compliance Officer:

• Develop and implement financial crime and compliance policies and procedures
• Monitor and report on regulatory changes affecting the business
• Conduct risk assessments and internal audits
• Provide training and guidance on compliance matters to staff
• Investigate and report on potential financial crime incidents

Required knowledge and experience for the Compliance and FC Officer role:

• Proven experience in a similar Compliance and FC Officer role within financial services, ideally gained within a 2LOD role
• In-depth knowledge of UK financial regulations and anti-money laundering legislation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS)