Job Introduction
Main Responsibilities
- Act as the technical lead for all Sanctions related matters, including leading the work to incorporate enhanced Due Diligence measures designed to identify Sanctions risk, system and process changes and implementing continuous improvement measures to strengthen the overall Sanctions control framework
- Support the Chief Financial Crime Prevention Officer with identifying and implementing tactical and strategic change initiatives as required.
- Provide technical training to the BAU operations teams across UKX as required.
- On occasion, review and provide SME guidance on complex cases relating to internal Sanctions investigations, supporting the UKXO-S management team in delivering rationalised decisions.
- Represent Financial Crime Prevention (UKX) in Bank-wide Change Projects as required to ensure that Sanctions impacts are identified, and requirements are captured
- Review internal and external intelligence to assess Sanctions system risk and typology coverage
- Conduct reviews of Sanctions system performance and coverage in conjunction with UK Data Systems & Analytics and Group stakeholders, including gap analysis to the Bank’s Policy and Standards requirements
- Act as a link between UKXO-S, UK/Group functions and other operational teams to ensure proposed changes satisfy operational requirements, with impacts to operational processes identified and addressed.
- Provide broader support to key stakeholders as required, including the Head of Sanctions & Screening and Chief Financial Crime Prevention Officer.
- Operate in line with the Bank's Risk Management framework (including sub-frameworks) and relevant risk and compliance policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate and timely escalation of any concerns to their line manager.
Ideal Candidate
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- Sanctions subject matter expert with at least 3-5 years experience essential
- Financial crime management experience, with a demonstrable understanding of how key financial crime controls should interact.
- Strong knowledge of Sanctions systems and Regulatory requirements
- Process improvement experience preferred
- Knowledge of the Bank’s financial crime prevention framework preferable
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with an ability to influence at all levels
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.