Job Introduction
Main Responsibilities
- Work as part of a Sanctions and Screening Management Team and act as delegate for the Head of Department as appropriate and when required
- Line management responsibility for the Operational Teams
- Manage the day to day activities including work flow management
- Ensure the team is fully resourced and equipped to handle work flow at all times
- Act as the first point of escalation for any queries related to the work flow, process, procedures and any risks and issues that have been identified through the work completed by the team
- Work Closely with the Data Analytics and MI Team to support and produce accurate and timely MI in a format which is clear and engaging in relation to Analyst work streams completed
- Involvement in risk assessments and incident meetings with Financial Crime and Operational Risk teams and relevant business stakeholders to agree and implement actions to address control failures and gaps
- Support staff with their development through the training pathway, conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback to ensure training needs of individuals are identified and met
Ideal Candidate
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- Understanding and/or experience of KYC, Sanctions and business and/or banking processes, especially around account opening routines and payment/transaction processing system and the UK regulatory environment
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work well under pressure with attention to detail, presenting information in a clear and concise manner
- Flexible, adaptable and excellent time management in order to effectively to manage and prioritize workloads within the changing business needs
- Excellent communication skills and problem solving abilities
- Be self-motivated and able to work on individual basis as well as part of a team
- Regulatory Framework and Obligation / Assurance Framework (Reporting/Trend Analysis/Feedback/Training) / MI and Reporting Framework / Risk Framework
- Typologies and Associated Red Flags
- Payment Types and Process
- KYC - CDD/ED / Customer Risk Ratings
- Investigation Principles / Investigation Outcomes and Escalation
- Sanctions / PEPs / SIPs / Adverse Media
Company Information
Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products.
The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
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At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long terms successful career with the Bank.
What is in it for you?
- We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.
- Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
- A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)
Application next steps
Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.
How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process – just let us know by email uk_talent@careers.handelsbanken.co.uk.
This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.