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We are seeking a future team member to act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer for the SA/NV Head Office within our European Bank legal entity. The incumbent will take responsibility for identifying and analysing key AML regulatory developments, provide oversight and guidance relating to Financial Crime, and carry management responsibility towards the BNYM SA/NV Deputy MLRO. This is a regulated role to be performed out of Brussels, as the MLRO is the single point of contact with the relevant Belgian authorities (NBB AML Cell, Belgian Financial Investigation Unit and the Belgian Treasury).
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Provide financial crime advice and guidance to business / operational staff, as required
Keep up to date with EMEA-wide financial crime related developments and issues
Responsible for review of relevant financial crime related consultation papers and draft legislation / regulations / rules / guidance and co-ordinate a response, gap analysis and work with the business on implementation where appropriate.
Deal with relevant regulatory correspondence both to and from regulatory authorities, as part of regular reporting requirements, and on issues arising in respect of financial crime.
Review PEP and High Risk BNYM SA/NV relationships
Participate in monthly EMEA Anti-Money Laundering Oversight Committee (EAMLOC), including presentation of items as appropriate for SA/NV
In conjunction with the EB FCC Coordinator, Assist the business to prepare and review all relevant submissions for EAMLOC in advance of monthly meeting
In conjunction with the EB FCC Coordinator,Chair the monthly SA/NV HighRisk Client Advisory Group, preparing agenda, papers and minutes
In conjunction with the EB FCC Coordinator, Attend relevant SA/NV Committees and ensure oversight and tracking of financial crime issues raised
In conjunction with the EB FCC Coordinator, Provide monthly management information for inclusion in SA/NV Committees (to include BNY SA/NV Risk Management Committee, BNYM SA/NV Executive Committee, BNYM SA/NV Risk Committee of the Board and the BNYM SA/NV Board)
Prepare all regulatory reports as required
Assist businesses in ensuring that AML issues are addressed in the event of changes to systems, client take-ons, acquisitions and any other relevant projects
Coordinate, advise on and review relevant business AML and ABC Risk Assessments
Review and approve relevant business procedures / manuals, including business updates following regulatory change.
Provide support and advice to businesses on procedural implications and implementation issues
Oversee all outsourced activities including: review and clearance of surveillance alerts, sanctions clearance, KYC outsourced to the AML Due Diligence Team and conduct sampling in relation to all outsourced activities
Coordinate the annual financial crime monitoring programme for SA/NV
Oversee training and awareness for BNYM SA/NV staff and assist with the development of relevant training programmes as necessary
Generic Staff Responsibilities:
Comply with all corporate policies and procedures within the department;
Alert management immediately of any significant changes to business risks and internal controls effectiveness;
Notify management immediately of any regulatory breach;
Comply with health and safety policies and procedures operating within the business.
To be successful in this role, we are seeking the following experience/skills:
- years of total work experience with - years management experience preferred.
Experience in trading, brokerage, fraud or law preferred.
Knowledge of one of the Belgian official languages (French or Dutch) is required for the interactions with the Belgian authorities
