FCP Associate

Company Profile

StoneX (formerly known as INTL FCStone) is an institutional-grade financial services network that connects companies organisations and investors to the global markets ecosystem through a unique blend of digital platforms end-to-end clearing and execution services high-touch service and deep expertise.We provide access to 36 derivatives exchanges 175 foreign exchange markets nearly every global securities marketplace and a number of bi-lateral liquidity venues. We deliver this access with support throughout the entire lifecycle of a trade from consulting and boots-on-the-ground intelligence to best execution to post-trade clearing custody and settlement. In these ways StoneX enables clients to use the global markets ecosystem to achieve their business goals through one trusted partner.

StoneX Financial Ltd a subsidiary of StoneX Inc is a payment services firm which specialises in transferring funds to the developing world. It provides customized foreign exchange and treasury services to more than 500 customers including international aid and development organizations UN agencies government agencies NGOs religious entities multinational corporations and financial institutions.

In order to support the continuing development of this highly successfulbusiness werequire a dynamic compliance professional to play a key role in supporting the payment services business within the wider compliance team.

General Duties

• Analysing and investigating alerts generated against Sanction Screening lists and related watchlistsoriginating from SWIFT messages according to global sanctions screening policy and guidelines.
• Conduct alert investigation using global standard policies procedures and tools to meet internal and external regulatory requirements. As a result of the investigation report unusual client activities that might be related to sanctions money laundering or terrorist financing.
• Conducting searches gathering data and recording evidence from internal systems the internet commercial databases and inquiries with business or Compliance contacts within the organization.
• Ensure that all alert analyses and investigations are performed within the timeframe provided in the policy and stipulated in the SLAs with the different stakeholders.
• Monitoring adherence to the Sanctions Policy and relevant procedures; staying current on key Sanctions regulatory changes key enforcement actions and related industry trends.
• Interacting with relevant teams to raise awareness of Sanctions trends emerging issues remedial actions or enhancements to the program.
• Making recommendations to the design and maintain a comprehensive written Operations Sanctions Framework (procedures and policies).
• Identify opportunities for the reduction of false positives via whitelisting
• Manage themailbox and respond to any urgent requests.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Experienceand Skills

• 2 4 years of banking experience preferably in AML OFAC Sanctions Screening or related field.
• 2 years minimum experienceinreviewingSWIFTSanctions Screening workflows and alerts.
• Strong Knowledge of AML Counter terrorist financing Sanctions Embargoes Global Watchlists and related typologies
• Strong Knowledge and in-depth knowledge of SWIFT message types
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter flexible innovative and adaptive
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization
• Effective planning organizational and time management skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in businessLawor other appropriate discipline

• Professional Compliance Qualification - desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint)

Additional Requirements

• Must be available and flexible to work in different shift schedules including late night shifts (US Timing) and early morning shifts (Asia Pacific Timings) on a rotational basis according to business needs.
• Willingness to work on holidays as required