Financial Conduct Authority
This role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to work on some of the most complex and challenging criminal and regulatory AML investigations currently underway at the FCA as well as help build up the organisation’s future capacity and capability for such investigations.
What does the role involve? What are the key responsibilities?
- Providing specialist advice and expertise on AML matters across a range of criminal and regulatory investigations at varying points of the investigation life cycle.
- Conducting detailed analysis of complex AML issues within investigations and presenting this information in a variety of written and verbal formats
- This role may include line management responsibilities and the successful candidate will play a key role in directing investigations and guiding other members of the investigation team. They will be expected to work closely with each member of the team in an advisory and strategic capacity while also managing their own portfolio of investigations
What will the candidate get from the role?
- An opportunity to work on investigations of public importance, investigating and tackling the most serious financial services matters, with particular focus on anti-money laundering.
- The chance to be an important and integral part of a team whose work has a high profile both internally and externally.
- Satisfying, worthwhile and responsible work with the opportunity to use your skills in complex situations.
- A challenging, interesting and varied portfolio of work, working with colleagues from across the Enforcement and Market Oversight division and other parts of the FCA
Skills/Experience Required
We’re a signatory to the Government’s Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, should they meet the minimum criteria for a role. A minimum criterion needs to be measurable from reviewing a candidate’s CV. Exceptions may apply if due to the volume of applications we are not able to interview all eligible candidates who qualify under the scheme.
Minimum
- Industry experience of the practical application of AML policy and legislation within banks and/or other financial institutions
- Investigation and/or litigation experience of AML breaches and/or related financial crime; and
AML and related policy (Terrorism Finance, Bribery and Corruption, Sanctions) knowledge
- Ability to make timely decisions based on relevant analysis, exercising judgement on the evidence and being able to defend those judgements where appropriate.
- Strong relationship management skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in other business areas and with external bodies.
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Essential
- Ability to assess and analyse complex evidence to form a view as to what action is warranted, what further evidence may be required/available, how it can be obtained and to be able to present the outcome of this analysis clearly and effectively.
- Ability to progress a varied multi-project caseload at pace and prioritise effectively, including supporting less experienced members of the team with their caseloads.
- Ability to focus the scope of an investigation, develop a case strategy, including identifying key risks and suggesting steps to mitigate those risks.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, valuing different perspectives and backgrounds, working with other departments and divisions and minimising silos.
Desirable
- Ability to manage and direct the work of colleagues, monitoring their progress against deadlines and managing operational risks.
- Experience of conducting and leading interviews of witnesses and/or the subjects of investigation s.
About The FCA
At the FCA, we’re creating a fair and more resilient financial system. We’re establishing more transparent relationships between financial services and their customers, building trust in financial markets and protecting vulnerable consumers.
The FCA’s Values & Diversity
Our ambition is to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the society we serve, helping us to be a better regulator.
As an inclusive employer, we are open to considering flexible working arrangements. Please contact our recruiter if you wish to apply for this role on a flexible basis.
Useful Information
- This role is graded as L&F C
- The salary range will be approximately £5 0,000 to £ 90, 000 plus a competitive benefits package and non-contributory pension
- Applications for this role close on 11 March 2022
The FCA is currently trialling a new hybrid way of working, requiring colleagues to spend 40% of their time in the office each month until the end of July. This trial period will allow us to identify the most appropriate balance of hybrid working, enabling us to benefit from the best of both working in an office environment and remotely
We are currently consulting with colleagues about changes to our grading, pay structure and benefits. We’re proposing a move to a more consistent and simpler approach that supports our changing role, accelerates career development, and better incentivises strong performance. The proposed changes will also ensure that we are able to continue to offer one of the best employment packages of any regulator or enforcement agency in the UK. The consultation opened on 21 September and finished on 20 December 2021. We will finalise the changes in February ahead of implementing from 1 April 2022. If you have any questions about what this might mean for you, speak to your recruiter.
If you are interested learning more about the role, please contact Rhiannon Bodman on [email protected]
Please note – Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
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