What you will do:
1. Recommend operational direction to the FIU and AML Investigations, including specific target groups, typologies and trends.
2. Interpret detailed and complex information, challenge face value evidence in a strategic way and in producing well informed analytical reports.
3. Gather, develop and interpret information from a wide range or internal and external sources and recommend direction to the FIU and other stakeholders.
4. Provide and own intelligence-based recommendations to enhance AML/CTF controls and risk mitigation strategies, applying sound judgement to uncover risks, issues and control weaknesses, practicing an objective and fact-based approach.
5. Receive and gather information and intelligence from various internal and external sources and compile analytical findings for the FIU.
6. Conduct a strategic review of internal and external data and disseminate analytical reports to the FIU with recommendations of future action.
7. Maintain detailed and accurate records of analysis, findings and decisions.
8. Receive and review information from additional external stakeholders ( JMLIT red alerts, Home Office circulars, minutes from external meetings) to disseminate insights to the FIU and AML Investigations teams.
9. Identify bank control gaps and liaise with the Risk Team to compile business risk alerts.
10. Respond to general FIU business enquiries and develop and maintain senior working relationships with the wider business.
11. Assist or undertake AML/CTF investigations where required.
And... we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns.
What you will need:
12. Experience of working in financial services within a Financial Crime analysis-based role.
13. Experience in the identification, assessment and triaging of complex allegations, and the recommendation of investigative strategy.
14. A proven track record of seeking out opportunities for innovation and driving and delivering change for continuous improvement and efficiency.
15. Strong analytical skills required to organise and analyse multiple, complex data sets and transaction information.
16. Excellent discretion and integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information.
17. Good stakeholder management and relationship building skills.
18. Proficient user of Microsoft Excel with experience of undertaking in-depth transactional analysis, to identify themes and trends.
19. A strong understanding of the requirements of the Money Laundering Regulations and the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group Guidance.
20. Excellent knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework and the regulatory environment
21. Familiar with/open to learn constructing SQL queries and analysing data sets to identify themes and trends.
Our promise to you…
• We believe in “one in, one up” at Metro Bank, growing our own and promoting from within. That is why we are looking for YOU! An AMAZEING colleague to move into this FANtastic new role!
• We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts!
• We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!