Job Description
Compliance - Programme Officer - Screening
Location
London
Business Area
Legal, Compliance, and Risk
Ref #
10047128
Description & Requirements
Bloomberg's Legal & Compliance Department plays a critical role in supporting our businesses and operations around the world. We move quickly and thoughtfully to help address a variety of complex issues that come with being the world's leading financial news and information company. Our team is made up of talented and hardworking legal and compliance professionals who think creatively and work collaboratively in an open environment to deliver results, drive innovation, and solve difficult problems. We are committed to a workplace where all of our employees can thrive regardless of background, and where everyone feels empowered to make an impact. We also recognize the importance of giving back to our communities as evidenced by our award-winning pro bono program!
Based in London, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Global Financial Crimes Screening Team, which is part of the Financial Crimes Shared Services Team.
This is a great opportunity for you to develop your knowledge and skills around Financial Crimes risk management processes and controls, working with colleagues to implement the Global Screening Programme.
The Global Financial Crimes Screening Team provides support to certain Bloomberg entities and products (both regulated and non-regulated) by helping to manage and mitigate the risk of these products and services being used to facilitate Financial Crimes.
About the Role
As part of an ongoing global effort to build out and maintain a best-in-class Global Financial Crimes Screening Program, this role sits firmly within the Global Financial Crime Screening Team. This position combines programme management, oversight and support with various technology and screening tool management. You will have regular exposure to cross-functional stakeholders and multiple projects. You will play a key role in safeguarding the firm against financial crime risks and as such, will have responsibility for strengthening our controls, driving efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.
Key responsibilities:
* Programme Design & Implementation
o Support the ongoing design and delivery of the Global Financial Crime Screening Programme.
o Support automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and management information (MI).
o Testing of existing controls at different frequencies.
o Contribute to internal and external audits of the Screening Programme by preparing documentation, providing evidence, and supporting remediation activities.
o Develop and maintain clear documentation of processes, procedures, and controls to support consistency, knowledge sharing, and audit readiness.
o Support the design and delivery of training programmes to enhance user adoption, awareness, and effectiveness of screening processes.
* Screening Tools Management
o Support with the management, assessment, and maintenance of primary and secondary screening tools.
o Manage relationships and engagement with external screening tool providers.
o Perform system testing and continuous tool optimization.
o Support users with ad hoc requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses to operational queries.
* Change Management
o Contribute to programme enhancements and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
o Support process improvements by identifying inefficiencies (e.g., data duplication, false positives) and implementing solutions to improve accuracy and speed.
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Compliance, Risk, Product, Engineering) on initiatives to strengthen overall financial crime controls.
o Participate in change management activities, including assessing the impact of regulatory or system changes on screening processes.
o Provide subject matter expertise on screening projects, offering insights on technology upgrades, automation opportunities, and emerging risks.
o Provide timely and accurate responses to project-related queries.
* Operational Support
o Provide support for the review, investigation, escalation, and closure of screening alerts on an ad hoc basis, ensuring timely and accurate resolution when required.
o Other screening program activities as needed from time to time.
You will need to have:
* 3-5 years of experience in CDD/KYC and/or AML or a similar financial crime compliance domain.
* Proven experience managing and maintaining screening tools (e.g., LexisNexis or equivalent).
* Hands-on experience with Sanctions, PEP, and Adverse Media screening.
* Solid understanding of key Financial Crime risk factors, including Adverse Media, Sanctions, Bribery & Corruption, Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Political Exposure.
* Strong ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and deliver against set targets.
* Commitment to resolving queries and tasks promptly with a proactive approach.
* Strong aptitude for quickly learning and adapting to new systems and tools.
* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
* Project management skills.
We would love to see:
* Direct experience working with LexisNexis screening solutions.
* Background in conducting detailed CDD/KYC reviews.
* A motivated, adaptable team player who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative, and international environment.
Does this sound like you?
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are.