Compliance (Financial Crime) – Assistant Manager

Role details

CassonX are delighted to be recruiting for this highly recognised name in International Banking world. This business is a prominent member of the Association of Foreign Banks, whilst offering boutique working conditions supporting their Private Banking, Wholesale Banking and Treasury focusses. CassonX has had a longstanding relationship with this client, and know that even though they have had a lot of change over recent times, like many other similar small banks have had to adjust to new regulations, they have a very highly imaginative leaders in the business that provide new ways of thinking at all times. This role offers 1 day working in the office each week, and a truly inspirational manager and Head of Compliance to work for, where they will trust you to work autonomously and share a wealth of experience and knowledge.

To be considered for this role, CassonX are looking to identify someone who can start immediately or nearly immediately on a fixed term contract, with a view to going permanent within 6 months, and offers substantial experience in an end-to-end KYC (Financial Crime) role. This role sits in their Private Banking  and Wholesale Banking department, mostly supporting the Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) Clients, thus exposure to Private Banking and/or UHNW Clients is highly advantageous. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate end-to-end KYC knowledge, including the review of KYC assessments that includes exposure to PEP, Sanctions, AML and adverse media checks, experience of drafting policies and procedures, and even some compliance monitoring. You must be proactive enough to hit the ground running without supervision, able to follow and read procedures for when reviewing files, showcasing a background in small to medium banking institutions, and ability to converse both orally and in written format with UHNW clients and Relationship Managers with regards to detailing  (with commentary) the missing elements of a remediation process. Any exposure to complex structures and dilutions are distinctly advantageous.