Summary: The Front Office Risk Manager role focuses on KYC within a leading financial institution, emphasizing risk management and compliance in client onboarding and due diligence. The position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and effective risk mitigation strategies. This contract role is set until March 2025 and offers a competitive day rate. Candidates must have relevant experience in private banking or wealth management and the right to work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• KYC Risk Management: Oversee client risk assessments, ensuring thorough KYC and due diligence practices align with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Front Office Partnership: Act as a primary contact within the Front Office to advise on risk and compliance matters, supporting business decisions with a robust risk management framework.
• Policy Adherence: Ensure consistent adherence to KYC standards, leveraging your expertise to adapt and implement policies that keep pace with changing regulations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including compliance, legal, and operations, to drive a culture of risk awareness and proactive risk management.
• Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting: Maintain up-to-date risk profiles and assist in preparing reports for senior management on potential risk exposures and mitigation measures.

Key Skills:

• 3+ years in KYC, risk management, or compliance within financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of KYC requirements.
• Exceptional analytical skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Salary (Rate): 400

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance