teya - Financial Crime Officer
Requirements
• 5–6 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Financial Crime, AML & CTF roles - ideally in fintech, digital banking, credit or financial services. • University degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or a related field. • Strong knowledge of UK and EU AML regulations, e.g. FCA, JMLSG guidance, MLRs, POCA, FATF and Basel standards. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of clear, concise advice, procedures, SARs, policies and regulatory communications. • Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement, such as analysing workflows, identifying inefficiencies and recommending enhancements to tools, policies and procedures. • Whilst not required, professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA Advanced AML, CFCS and strong data or analytical skills (e.g. SQL, Excel) are desirable.
Responsibilities
• Report directly to the Head of Compliance and work in an enthusiastic, forward-thinking and motivated second line Compliance team. • Conduct comprehensive Enhanced Due Diligence ("EDD") reviews on high-risk customers and manage Suspicious Activity Reports ("SARs") to the National Crime Agency and Financial Intelligence Units. • Oversee regulatory policy monitoring and change management, staying at the forefront of evolving AML & CTF and sanctions regulations, and advising relevant teams on required process adjustments. • Help develop Teya’s internal KYC and KYB tools and drive process improvements and automation within the financial crime control environment - identifying gaps, proposing enhancements to EDD workflows, SAR quality, alert parameters, and monitoring tools to make controls more efficient and effective. • Perform second‑line oversight and quality assurance of first-line controls, alert handling, case management, and EDD outputs. • Collaborate across functions, including Legal, Risk and Operations, providing advice to ensure alignment with Teya’s policies and regulation.
Benefits
• We trust you, so we offer flexible working hours, as long it suits both you and you team • Physical and mental health support through our partnership with Wellhub giving free access to over 1,500 gyms in the UK, 1-1 therapy, meditation sessions, digital fitness and nutrition apps • Our company offers extended and improved maternity and paternity leave choices, giving employees more flexibility and support • Cycle-to-Work Scheme • Health and Life Insurance • Pension Scheme • 25 days of Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays) • Office snacks every day • Friendly, comfortable and informal office environment in Central London
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