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Financial Crime Specialist - EDD Manager

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Our client, a leading Investment Bank, is seeking to appoint a highly skilled Financial Crime, EDD Manager to join a progressive team in London. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to play an integral role in assessing and mitigating financial crime risks related to high-risk clients, with a specific focus on Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and advice.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct in-depth EDD investigations, analysing and assessing financial crime and reputational risks associated with high-risk clients.
  • Provide advice to senior management and deliver clear, concise, and structured EDD reports to senior management summarising findings and recommending actions.
  • Support senior management in the decision-making process regarding client onboarding and continued engagement by presenting the results of your investigations.
  • Attend client and stakeholder meetings, providing EDD advisory support to the business and ensuring compliance with financial crime regulations.
  • Manage ongoing monitoring of client accounts, maintaining accurate financial crime-related management information and internal systems.
  • Perform peer reviews of colleagues' reports to ensure high-quality, accurate deliverables.
  • Collaborate with the global sanctions desk and other internal teams as necessary.
  • Contribute to ad hoc projects as directed by senior management.
  • Leverage bespoke systems and sources (e.g., Factiva/Worldcheck) for in-depth research and risk analysis.

The successful candidate will have a proven experience in a Banking or, within a Management Consulting firm with a strong background in financial crime and risk management. Additionally, demonstrated expertise in conducting thorough research and producing high-quality, accurate reports. In-depth knowledge of the risks associated with emerging markets as well as strong financial crime advisory experience and confidence in debating findings and challenging stakeholders on potential risks to the business.

For further information please reach out to Claire Singer claire.singer@robertwalters.com

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Risk & Compliance

Focus: Financial Crime

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: Plus bonus and benefits

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: English - Professional working

Second Language: English - Professional working

Third Language: English - Professional working

Location: City of London

Job Reference: T17SUV-B6E0D5F0

Date posted: 20 January 2025

Consultant: Claire Singer

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