Our client is seeking a temporary Financial Crime Officer to join their team in Guernsey. This role is focused on providing essential administrative and operational support to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), Deputy MLRO, and senior Compliance colleagues with regards to financial crime matters within the insurance business. You will play a pivotal role in the daily maintenance of financial crime processes, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), sanctions, bribery, corruption, and fraud administration, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and relevant regulations. The successful applicant will collaborate with key departments such as Compliance, Risk, and Operations to maintain accurate records, report issues promptly, and manage financial crime risks effectively.
JOB DUTIES:
- Provide administrative support to the MLRO, Deputy MLRO, and senior Compliance colleagues for financial crime-related activities, including suspicious activity reporting and record keeping.
- Assist in logging, collating, and organising internal Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), escalating relevant matters for senior review.
- Ensure that internal SAR disclosures are documented and retained according to legal, regulatory, and internal record-keeping standards.
- Maintain comprehensive administrative records of SAR activities and outcomes, including follow-up actions.
- Support the MLRO and Deputy MLRO in monitoring trends and themes in suspicious activity reporting.
- Provide practical administrative support across the business where financial crime input is required, escalating sensitive matters as needed.
- Ensure confidentiality surrounding SARs, investigations, and disclosures at all times.
- Assist with maintaining trackers and documenting relevant information for senior colleagues.
- Comply with fit and proper obligations while promoting a strong compliance culture.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of financial crime requirements applicable to the Guernsey market.
- Support internal and external regulatory reporting by collating information and preparing drafts for senior review.
- Assist with documenting AML, CFT, sanctions, and financial crime information accurately and in accordance with procedures.
- Maintain accurate records and trackers, using department systems for monitoring and reporting.
- Support customer due diligence processes and enhance ongoing monitoring activities where financial crime insights are needed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience in compliance, financial crime, administration, or a related field is desirable; a commitment to develop specialist financial crime knowledge is essential.
- Basic awareness of Guernsey's AML/CFT/CPF requirements and sanctions obligations is preferred, with a willingness to expand this knowledge.
- A formal qualification in Compliance, Financial Crime, or a related discipline is desirable but not mandatory.
- Familiarity with customer due diligence and suspicious activity reporting processes is advantageous.
- Interest in how technology and data can enhance financial crime administration and compliance monitoring.
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail are crucial for managing administrative priorities.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with colleagues and stakeholders appropriately.
- A confident user of Microsoft Office applications and able to quickly adapt to compliance-related systems.
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE:
This temporary role offers a dynamic opportunity to work in a supportive compliance environment focused on financial crime prevention. You’ll gain valuable experience in regulatory compliance while contributing to a culture of integrity and accountability. Our client encourages professional development and provides a collaborative work atmosphere that values team efforts and ethical conduct.
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