AML & Financial Crime Assistant Vice President

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.

Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for an Assistant Vice President to expand our FCMO Transaction Control team based in Dublin.  

This role sits in the first line of defence in the three lines of defence model, which protects the Bank and its clients from Fraud, Sanctions, and Financial Crime risks in relation to all live transactions processed EMEA wide.

Main responsibilities for the role:

•To conduct Sanctions & Fraud screening for live transactions across EMEA.
• To ensure the daily workload is completed in a timely manner in accordance with Bank Policy and Procedures.
• Where allocated to perform the processing of the roles within the allocated team.
• Co-ordinating quality reviews to ensure team members are conducting processing of roles accurately, escalating issues where identified.
• Provide assistance and guidance to the team and act as the subject matter expert
• Act as a central point of contact for the team and an escalation point if any issues are noted with payments under process.
• Review system generated Sanction Hits in the Banks Sanction filter - Fircosoft
• Review Fraud related transaction in the Bank’s Fraud system – Actimize
• Complete the initial investigation within the systems
• Ensure that items are processed within the agreed cut off times and all items are reviewed in a timely manner.
• To manage or undertake a proactive role in any ongoing projects as required including system development and testing.
• Liaise and develop relationships with Internal stakeholders
• Coordinate with FCMO and Financial Crime Group in CPD to ensure all new Standards and Policies are interpreted and implemented within the team and systems.
• Escalate activity in line with procedures to CPD ensuring 3 lines of defence are honoured.
• Engage in other ad-hoc duties as required or directed.
• Assist in the production of any Management reporting as required.
• Report and escalate issues to the Managing Director of SMFD and the OAD management team.
• Proactively contribute to improved team performance, by identifying weaknesses in the workflow and processes and taking appropriate action required .

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• The role requires a good understanding of the regulatory framework associated with the UK Bribery Act / Financial Crime / Sanctions / AML and to keep abreast of the changes to this.
• Externally recognised qualifications in relation to AML and Customer Due Diligence are preferable. ( e.g. ICA certificates / ACAMS)
• The role requires excellent communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to communicate complex issues and regulatory requirements to all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team, supporting others to ensure the overall team objectives are achieved.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Accuracy – Right first time confirms the quality of their own work and that of others
• Risk Aware – Understands the risks associated with the role and mitigates where possible
• Flexibility – displays speed and flexibility, able to manage changing priorities
• Working with respect
• Reliability – Can be relied upon to ensure work is completed to the highest standards consistently
• Proactive about their own Self Development – Receptive to learning and developing own skills necessary for their role
• Able to collaborate and work within a team, listening to others views and input on the discussion topics
• Communicates well both written and verbal and engages with others listening and asking constructive questions.
• Displays Drive energy and enthusiasm to the tasks at hand.
• Implements and accepts change within the area and responds positively to it.

Competencies

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

• Hybrid and flexible working 
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance 
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services  
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities 
• Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!