Role Overview:

This London based international/foreign bank is looking for a Risk and Controls SME to sit within the First Line of Defence Financial Crime Operations team. As a Senior Officer, Financial Crime Risk and Controls, you will be the Subject-Matter Expert (SME) in operational and financial crime risk, interacting with various teams and managing risk processes and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain Risk and Controls Self-Assessment.
• Submit Operational Risk Event reports.
• Follow up on remedial actions.
• Define and report KRIs, KPIs, and other metrics.
• Support 1LoD business areas for consistent FC risk management.
• Produce Management Information (MI) for Senior Management.
• Support systems implementation and upgrades.
• Ensure operational resilience and business continuity.

Skills:

• Experience in banking operations (Retail, Wholesale, FI).
• Knowledge of banking products, operational and financial crime risk management.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for Financial Crime disciplines.
• Strong investigation, report writing, data analysis, and communication skills.
• Degree in Business, Finance, or equivalent certification is desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Full right to work in the UK

What's in it for you?

Up to £55,000 + Benefits, hybrid working with central London office.