Arbuthnot Latham has been associated with banking since 1833. We combine private and commercial banking, wealth planning and investment management. We believe in traditional relationship and service-led banking powered by modern technology.

Job purpose

As part of the Financial Crime Prevention team (FCP) assist with daily tasks including customer due diligence reviews, second line monitoring reviews, transaction monitoring, investigations and training. Providing assistance on financial crime matters to staff across Banking, Wealth Management and Arbuthnot Latham subsidiaries.

To place the interests of customers at the centre of all activities, act in a way that is consistent with achieving good outcomes for consumers and to comply with the FCA and PRA's Conduct Rules.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform daily transaction monitoring tasks, acting as a nexus for communications with front line and operations areas
• Provide support for investigations through analysis of transactions data, system logs, client records and wider publicly available information
• Assist in performing FCP Monitoring Plan reviews
• Assist with FCP process improvement actions arising from audits and risk events
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of training material and notices to the business, including maintenance of the FCP Intranet pages
• Supporting the production of FCP regulatory and industry reports,committee packs and management information as required
• Provide support in the delivery of wider FCP objectives and business-wide projects
• Review bank account and investment opening packs to ensure compliance with AML and business requirements
• Assist in the preparation of Financial Crime MI for use by the team and business.
• Involvement in business-wide projects as required.

Risk:

• Responsible for managing risks inherent to the role by diligently observing internal policies and procedures.

• MLRO
• FCP team
• Front Line Bankers and their teams
• Banking Operations
• Investment Management/Wealth Planning

Knowledge/Experience/Skills:

• No previous work experience in Financial Crime Prevention required, but a broad understanding of Financial Crime subject matters in Financial Services is desirable.

• Graduate

Competencies:

• Team Working
• Influencing Others
• Performance Focus
• Problem Solving and Judgement
• Communication and Confidence

Life, Work and Benefits

At Arbuthnot Latham, we seek proactive individuals who embrace high standards and bring the energy needed to drive success. In return, you can thrive in a dynamic environment that values your innovative ideas and provides the stability and support for your personal and professional growth.  Our human-scale ethos means that everyone is recognised as an individual, not just a number, creating a workplace where you truly belong and thrive.  

As a service led, relationship driven bank, in-person collaboration and wellbeing are important to us and drives our inclusive culture.  With this in mind, our Agile Working Policy offers one day a week working from home.

Benefits

• Competitive holiday allowance with the ability to buy / sell / rollover up to five days per year
• Pension via market leading provider
• Private Healthcare cover
• 4x Life Assurance
• Discretionary Bonus
• Access to a suite of flexible benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme, Gym Scheme, Health Assessment, Season Ticket / Travel loans and Dental insurance as well as other discounts / vouchers

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Reasonable adjustments: Please let us know of any adjustments or arrangements that you may need to help you apply to this role or that will help you during the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss any particular requirements or concerns you have because of a disability or medical condition please contact us at [email protected]. Information you provide about any disability or medical condition will remain confidential unless it is necessary to disclose it to other members of staff or outside agencies to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others, or to implement the adjustments you require. In these circumstances we will first discuss with you how and to whom the information may be disclosed.