Job description
Join Aurora Financial Partners, a leading bank in the UK, as a Senior Banking Compliance Analyst. You will shape the bank's compliance program, collaborate with risk, legal, and business teams, and ensure adherence to UK AML/CTF, MiFID II, and FCA guidelines. This role offers visibility across the organization, advanced analytics, and an opportunity to influence regulatory strategy.
Responsibility
- Lead the design and oversight of the bank's compliance framework, including policies, controls, and testing programs.
- Manage AML/CTF risk assessment, customer due diligence, and enhanced due diligence processes.
- Collaborate with Risk, Legal, IT, and business units to implement regulatory changes and remediation efforts.
- Prepare regulatory reports, management information, and board-level updates.
- Monitor and report key risk indicators; investigate and escalate issues as needed.
- Provide training and awareness initiatives to staff on policy requirements and regulatory expectations.
- Support internal investigations, audits, and regulator inquiries with accurate data and documentation.
- Partner with external auditors and regulators to demonstrate control effectiveness and continuous improvement.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in finance, law, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in banking compliance or financial crime management.
- In-depth knowledge of FCA expectations, AML/CTF regulations, MiFID II, and GDPR as relevant to UK banking.
- Professional certifications such as ACAMS, ICA, or CAMS are highly desirable.
- Strong analytical capabilities, risk assessment, policy development, and control testing experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency with data analytics tools, SQL, Excel, and regulatory reporting platforms.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with high confidentiality and integrity.