Summary: The Financial Crime Officer role at Pleo involves supporting the Risk & Compliance team in developing and implementing systems to mitigate financial crime risks, including money laundering and fraud. The position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure compliance strategies align with organizational needs. The role is critical for maintaining high standards of compliance and security within the company. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract reporting directly to the MLRO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing financial crime-related guidance and respond to queries from stakeholders.
• Perform financial crime risk assessments to mitigate risks within Pleo.
• Support investigations of reported SARs and external queries.
• Conduct 2nd Line Compliance Monitoring and assurance activities.
• Facilitate Financial Crime Compliance team meetings and manage agendas.
• Monitor changes in regulations and advise on necessary policy amendments.

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of AML/CTF requirements and financial crime risks in FinTech/Financial Services.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Experience with AML/KYC/Due Diligence processes.
• Recognized AML/Compliance qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a strong team player.
• Minimum five years of experience in a financial service institution.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other