Summary: The role of Fincrime SME (AML/KYC Analyst) involves providing expert guidance on financial crime compliance, focusing on AML, KYC, sanctions, fraud prevention, and anti-bribery and corruption. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders. The role is based in Northampton and operates on a hybrid model, requiring two days in the office. The contract is set to last until the end of December.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stay up-to-date on current and emerging financial crime risks, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain financial crime policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities in the organization's financial crime framework.
• Provide expert advice and support to business units on financial crime compliance matters.
• Investigate and analyze suspicious activity and escalate as appropriate.
• Monitor and analyze transaction activity to identify potential financial crime risks.
• Conduct KYC/AML reviews and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of financial crime compliance systems and tools.
• Develop and deliver training programs on financial crime compliance topics.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and law enforcement agencies.
• Prepare reports and presentations on financial crime compliance metrics and trends.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new financial crime initiatives.
• Participate in industry forums and conferences to stay abreast of industry developments.
• Financial Crime Compliance Expertise: This is the overarching skill, encompassing knowledge of AML, KYC, sanctions, fraud prevention, and ABC regulations.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of relevant financial crime laws, regulations, and industry best practices (eg, OFAC, FATF).
• Risk Assessment: Ability to identify and evaluate financial crime risks and vulnerabilities.

Key Skills:

• Financial Crime Compliance Expertise
• Regulatory Knowledge
• Risk Assessment
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Collaboration skills with stakeholders
• Experience in AML and KYC processes
• Ability to develop training materials
• Experience in conducting risk assessments
• Knowledge of financial crime regulations

Salary (Rate): £447

City: Northampton

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT