Manager - Financial Crime QA

This role is within the Financial Crime Compliance - Framework Team. The team is responsible for establishing and maintaining the key elements of the Financial Crime Framework, as well as the oversight of adherence to Policy and Standards.  

Role Overview

The KYC Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsible for supporting the establishment and running of a QA team that ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, relevant internal Policies and Standards by reviewing and assessing the quality of KYC (Know Your Client) files and processes. This role plays a critical part in mitigating financial crime risks and maintaining compliance standards across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish new and/or adapt existing QA procedures to align to the requirements of the KYC or equivalent Standards.
• Perform quality assurance reviews on KYC files to ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Compile reports which highlight gaps, errors, inconsistencies, control weaknesses, thematic issues, and potential regulatory breaches during QA reviews.
• Create a mechanism to provide clear, constructive, consistent feedback to stakeholders in the KYC process and track defect remediation to closure.
• Provide feedback and recommendations and/or confirm actions to improve accuracy and efficiency including procedure changes and training needs.
• Maintain QA metrics and reporting, highlighting trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Operations, and Risk teams to address findings and implement corrective actions.
• Produce monthly QA dashboard and trend analysis; Present insights to 1LOD/2LOD.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices related to AML/KYC through engagement with regulatory horizon scanning activities.
• Support in process improvement projects to enhance quality and reduce operational risk.
• Communicate professionally and confidently with stakeholders.
• Support in identifying opportunities to automate aspects of the QA process.
• Maintain effective communication within the business to ensure material issues related to financial crime prevention are escalated as required.

Essential Experience

• Practical financial crime experience, preferably related to KYC or equivalent procedures
• Demonstrable experience in driving quality within procedure delivery
• A strong knowledge of AML legislation and requirements
• A good level of awareness of legal corporate entities and corporate group structures.
• Financial Crime investigation, prevention and/or detection work preferably in the financial services or asset management industry
• Sound knowledge of AML Risk Based Approach concepts.
• Sound knowledge of sanctions and politically exposed persons screening systems.
• Understanding of risk management principles.
• Analytical thinker and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Good interpersonal, relationship building and written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Experience

• International Compliance Association Financial Crime qualification, or equivalent Professional qualification.
• Knowledge of fraud, bribery and corruption laws also desirable.

• A bachelor’s degree in law or business administration or country equivalent in a related discipline together with equivalent working experience. Alternatively, can show strong analytical skills from another discipline.

Skills

• Effective communication
• Attention to detail
• Computer literate
• Self-Motivated
• Adaptable
• Problem solving

Core Competencies

• Integrity
• Results driven
• Accountability
• Resilience
• Planning & Organising
• Decision Making
• Quality

Career Stage:

Manager

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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