Senior Manager, Financial Crime Compliance

Job description

Overview

EFG Private Bank is seeking an experienced senior manager for its Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) team in the UK, with a focus on clients with connections to the African market.

Key tasks

• Conducting and reviewing due diligence measures for new and existing customers, with a focus on connections to the African market.
• Identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks in the area of financial crime.
• Preparation of clear, comprehensive analyses and risk assessments for senior management, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate with customer relationship officers and senior management to resolve issues and achieve satisfactory outcomes.
• Provision of expertise and advice to improve the bank's financial crime compliance framework.
• Support and promotion of junior analysts.
• Participation in financial crime investigations and support for project work.
• Advising 1st Line of Defense (LOD) support functions on KYC and financial crime risk issues.
• Updating knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
• Supporting the Head of Financial Crime Advisory, Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO), and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).

Requirements

Skills and experience

• At least 7 years of experience in financial crime compliance, preferably in a private bank or similar financial institution.
• Deep understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks for KYC, AML, sanctions, tax evasion/avoidance, and terrorist financing.
• Strong expertise in financial crime risks and typologies, particularly in the African region.
• Proven ability to produce clear, accurate, and regulatory-compliant customer risk reports.
• Strong analytical skills and investigative mind.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A relevant qualification in the field of financial crime (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) is an advantage.
• Language skills in the African region are an advantage.

Personal skills

• Passion for investigation and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility.
• Strong team player with leadership qualities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy in all communications.

We offer

EFG offers a range of benefits tailored to the needs of employees.

• A comprehensive benefits package.