AML Oversight Analyst
Permanent
Remote or hybrid working in Manchester
2022 is an exciting time to join The Co-operative Bank and our strong second line Advice & Oversight team within 2nd line Risk. As part of this role you will work as a key member of the team supporting with all reporting activity across AML, we are looking for candidates with an analytical mind-set, attention to detail and good excel/reporting capability. An understanding of Fraud processes would be highly advantageous.
You will produce regular and detailed Quality Assurance/Oversight reporting derived from in-depth analysis of risk management information, and influence 1st Line business areas. With development you will be recognised as a subject matter expert for AML, Sanctions & CTF regulatory requirements and will support the team in influencing key stakeholders in order to ensure that these are at the heart of the Bank.
What You Can Expect From Us:
* 27 days holiday at start, rising to 30 days
* Flexible working arrangement including working from home.
* Annual bonus scheme
* Competitive pension / income protection / life assurance
* Strong career path within Financial Services
* Family friendly policies and supportive working environment
* Recognition scheme and a culture in which we celebrate success
* Our ethical stance and concern for our customers underpin all that we do
* We are officially rated as the UK’s best Environmental, Social and Governance high street bank
* You will be a key part of our journey to become the UK’s best digital bank
* Colleague benefits including discount scheme, life assurance, paid volunteering days, recognition scheme
* Colleague network groups committed to inclusion and diversity
What would we like you to have?
Strong Excel, reporting skills
Relevant Financial Crime qualification or significant experience gained within a Financial Crime environment of a financial services institution or a desire to work towards a recognised qualification
Previous experience within a financial institution involving both Retail and Business / Commercial customers
Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
Ability to maintain a busy and diverse work schedule supporting a team involved in several concurrent projects / programmes
Able to plan and prioritise work effectively, to ensure the right outcomes are achieved within designated timescales
SAS reporting skills advantageous but not essential
Able to prepare and write reports that measure the effectiveness of the controls operated by the 1st line, and the overall group performance against risk appetite
Key accountabilities:
Provide subject matter expertise, advice and challenge to the business with regards to AML, Sanctions & CTF regulatory risk, to ensure that customer outcomes remain the key priority. This includes contributing fully to the analysis of customer requirements and the identification and development of appropriate AML, Sanctions & CTF solutions (systems and services) to meet their needs.
Build and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders across the business, helping to raise the profile of AML, Sanctions and CTF across the whole of Co-op Bank. Key stakeholders include 1st Line Business Units, 1st Line Operational areas, 2nd Line Risk and Internal Audit (3rd Line of Defence).
Provide support, advice and challenge on all AML, Sanctions & CTF regulatory risk change initiatives, product launches and major process changes, to ensure customer interests are protected at all times.
Support key business areas responsible for the discharge of the Anti-Money Laundering policy
If you require more information or this document in a different format, please contact our careers team.
As a reputable employer regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, all offers of employment for this role are subject to a series of background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks.
Please note: we are able to close this role at any point should a successful candidate be identified.
As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to interviewing all disabled* applicants that meet the minimum knowledge, skills & experience for the role. If you meet this criteria please advise on your application.
*As defined in The Equality Act 2010*. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean you should provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required and have the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential to perform the role.