Ensure Remote’s activities remain compliant with new guidance and regulation on sanctions, AML and CFT
Identify compliance and sanctions risks faced by the Group and advise on strategies, systems, policies and controls to monitor and mitigate them
Act as second line escalation point for the on-boarding and transaction monitoring analyst teams
Support the wider Remote group with sanctions and AML/CFT risk assessments, advising as required
Draft/maintain/improve policies and procedures relating to customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, screening measures, business-wide risk assessments, customer risk assessments, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, law enforcement engagement, fraud prevention, anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions compliance, and producing training/knowledge sharing on the same
Coordinate and execute AML/CTF audits for Remote group; manage day-to-day interactions with third party advisors on compliance matters
Responsible for ongoing oversight of control environment to ensure Remote group remains compliant with relevant regulations, its own policies, and good practice
Keep abreast of regulatory changes and update reporting processes accordingly

Proven experience within compliance roles, ideally within the fintech/financial services sector and/or advising the same, with demonstrable experience in Financial Crime and Sanctions Compliance
Comprehensive knowledge of rules and regulations around AML, CFT, Sanctions regulations (knowledge across some or all of the following jurisdictions’ compliance requirements a plus: UK, EU, USA, Canada)
Previous experience in financial services second line Compliance roles; also having experience of first line Compliance Operations roles is a plus
Professional AML / compliance certifications
Demonstrates strong automation and AI capabilities.
Writes and speaks fluent English.
It's not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus.

Group Sanctions and Compliance Specialist

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