Compliance & Governance Officer

A prestigious City based bank are looking to recruit a degree educated individual who has acquired at least 2 years CDD/KYC and Anti Money laundering regulations work experience within a banking environment. This is a broad and varied role, duties will include:- To establish effective working relationships with key stakeholders within the banks Lending/Credit and Operations teams. Provide guidance to staff on all CDD/KYC and Anti money laundering regulations and procedures and ensure that all divisional policies and procedures are up to date. Check & independently sign off AML checklists where appropriate and escalate any matters to bank Compliance, including but not limited to High Risk and adverse media issues. Act as the initial point of contact for staff in respect of suspicious transactions & complaints. Maintain the relevant compliance registers, policies and procedures on behalf of the division. Maintain regular contact with the banks Data Protection manager and other local data protection officers within the bank. Excellent verbal & written communication skills are required as is a good command of Microsoft office. A comprehensive benefits package is on offer.