Job Description

The Compliance Operations lead is responsible for supporting the BHI and BHFS s AML/CTF and FS program ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines. They will lead a team of Compliance Operations Analysts that will be responsible for first line regulatory compliance, AML and KYC activities including: Verification of new and existing Partners Verification, on-boarding and on-going due-diligence of Partners (both KYP and KYB) Sanction, PEP and adverse media screening of Partners Transaction monitoring investigation Payment Screening Quality Assurance This opportunity represents an exceptional chance to embed yourself with one of the world s most exciting organisations and help define the future for accessing travel experiences across the world. You will work alongside some of the most exciting tools and solutions available to assist in fighting financial crime and aim to provide as frictionless a Partner onboarding experience as possible. Responsibilities and Duties Managing a team of Compliance Operations analysts in executing the verification, onboarding and on-going due diligence of Customers across AML and KYC. Provide specialist AML and KYC experience to mentor and develop your team on an ongoing basis ensuring a best in class approach. Reviewing escalations to ensure the accuracy of work being performed is in line with BHFS AML/KYC policies and procedures. Ensuring high-risk attributes are being appropriately escalated to the Second Line Ensure suspicious activity is being appropriately escalated to the Second Line Managing a pipeline of alerts to ensure adherence to SLA s and KPI s Maintain a process for tracking emerging trends Provide feedback on enhancements required to processes, procedures and FCRM tooling Provide daily, weekly and monthly MI as required. Assist in internal audit exams and regulatory inspections as required Qualifications Level of knowledge Bachelors degree in law, business, finance, or accounting preferred; or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or similar At least 5+ years experience in AML compliance/AML/KYC Operations, preferably at a large financial institution with a European customer base, experience in payments an advantage Level of Education Bachelor degree Master degree Years of relevant working experience 3 - 5 years Requirements of special knowledge / skills Demonstrable track record of independently implementing and leading complex investigations, managing an efficient case management framework (including policies, procedures, work-paper documentation templates/standards, job aids, Quality Assurance, monitoring against aging, and setting Key Performance/Risk Indicators for control-execution) Good knowledge of local regulations and European Directives in connection with monitoring for financial crimes, requirements for conducting comprehensive investigations, and filing reports with law enforcement and regulators Strong analytical skills, able to manipulate data, produce MI, and prepare reports; Proven experience providing effective oral and written communication Ability to identify issues and develop risk-based solutions that satisfy relevant regulations while executing sound business judgment Experience of supervising and managing a team, of varying levels of experience and subject matter expertise; experience developing AML/CTF and FS related training is an advantage Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written Must have good planning and time management/prioritization skills Ability to work independently and also to liaise with other departments Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a matrix environment.

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