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The Global Compliance team within Bloomberg's Legal Department provides coverage of Bloomberg's regulated entities and products including support for Bloomberg's non-regulated products and services. We work to address regulatory issues, ensure compliance with current/developing rules and regulations, and correspond with regulators. Bloomberg has regulated activities that include trading venues (e.g., UK Multilateral Trading Facility, US Swap Execution Facility), MIFID II benchmark activities, a US Broker-Dealer, and other regulated offerings globally.
What is the role?
We are looking for an experienced AML professional to join the Global AML Compliance team and work alongside the Global AML Compliance Team Lead, as well as support regional and Global Financial Crime teams, to design, implement and operationalise AML programme pillars as part of a firm wide strategy. Additionally, ensuring the relevant regulated entities have effective systems and controls in place to manage and minimise the risk of money laundering and terrorist financing.
Applicants should have a deep understanding of the core pillars of an AML programme and practical application of how to assess key risks and implement effective controls. Applicants must also demonstrate competent working knowledge of current UK, US, Singaporean AML requirements and relevant financial industry best practice to help lead and drive areas of the Global AML Compliance Programme.
We'll Trust You To:
- Work autonomously within the Global AML Compliance Team to support the team across various AML programme areas to help ensure a robust AML framework is in place, both globally as well as regionally;
- Assist with audits and compliance testing, including the management of any follow-up actions relating to the management of identified risks centrally;
- Work alongside and partner on key AML Strategic Projects and Initiatives to provide requirements and coordinate work to support the enhancement of technology across our AML and KYC programmes;
- Identify and assess key risk factors when considering the money laundering risk relevant to clients, products and/or business lines;
- Take ownership and accountability for leading and the day-to-day management of key areas of the Global AML Compliance Programme, such as the training programme (includes managing annual plans, creating training content, the provision of training, as well as managing attendance records);
- Acting as an SME advisor and key contact for escalation from KYC teams and other internal stakeholders;
- Develop, communicate, and implement strategy, standards, and procedures relating to the Global AML Compliance Programme;
- Work with colleagues to support the management of vendor risk from a financial crimes perspective;
- Monitor ongoing regulatory changes and identify required enhancements needed to strengthen impacted areas of the Global AML Compliance Programme; and
- Assist with the drafting and review of new and existing policies and procedures, standards and procedures relating to the Global AML Compliance Programme and key programme pillars.
You'll Need to Have:
- At least 7 + years* relevant AML advisory and programme experience;
- Strong working knowledge of AML legal and regulatory requirements including the FCA Handbook, JMLSG, the UK Money Laundering Regulations, FATF, EU Money Laundering Directives and any other applicable legislation and/or rules relating to financial crime;
- The ability to work on and manage multiple projects and set achievable objectives and targets;
- Strong relationship building skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders across the organisation;
- Good attention to detail and a proactive attitude;
- Work autonomously to find solutions and produce a strong, comprehensive work product; and
- The ability to work and learn quickly in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
We'd Love to See:
- In-house financial services AML Compliance advisory experience
Does this sound like you?
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are.
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