Financial Crime Advisor
Job Summary
Title:
Financial Crime AdvisorCompany:
Everest Advisors (Uk) Ltd.Job Category:
Compliance OversightJob Description:
Everest is a global leader in risk management rooted in a rich 50 year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk growth progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Financial Crime Advisor to join the team.
Summary
The Financial Crime Advisor will be part of the wider Everest Global Wholesale & Specialty compliance function currently based in London and Dublin. This role requires a dynamic adaptable and well organised individual who is comfortable engaging with all aspects of Financial Crime that may impact our business. The role will also support our Syndicate at Lloyds.
This role is based in London or Dublinand has a hybrid schedule with the option of working two days remotely each week.
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing compliance function as a Financial Crime Advisor. Working closely with the Senior Financial Crime Advisor and with the wider Compliance Function the successful candidate will be involved with all aspects of building out the Financial Crime framework across our business.
This role will focus on providing comprehensive advice and support to the business whilst also future proofing relevant sanctions systems and controls as our business continues to expand.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Supporting the Senior Financial Crime Advisor across all business and product lines exercising technical expertise and knowledge of the laws and regulations that underpin the organisations AML CFT sanctions and fraud compliance programme.
Providing support in developing and enhancing comprehensive AML CFT sanctions and fraud related systems and controls ensuring they remain fit for purpose with a particular focus on ensuring alignment and cohesiveness across the various offices.
Operating daily oversight and management of financial crime related referrals and output / alerts of sanction screening tools.
Supporting the Senior Financial Crime Advisor in the design and ongoing development of the financial crime business risk assessment taking ownership for delivery of identified actions as required
Identifying gaps and/or areas for improvement in oversight of our third-party business partners via the established delegated underwriting and claims audit programmes.
Conduct monitoring assurance reviews of first line procedures in accordance with the Compliance Function Monitoring Plan escalating any area of concern or non-compliance as appropriate ensuring that remedial action is taken.
Developing and providing staff training advocating best practices to the business through attendance at committees and divisional team meetings.
Ensuring AML CFT sanctions and fraud expertise is maintained by continually monitoring global/jurisdictional political movements and highlighting potential emerging risks including how they may affect the various business lines.
Qualifications Education & Experience:
Comprehensive compliance experience working with international financial crime and sanctions regulations ideally within a general insurance context company managing agent or managing general agent.
Demonstrable knowledge of financial crime risks within Global Wholesale and Specialty lines within the Lloyds of London market.
Strong technical skills and practical understanding of regulations and their application across the business.
Proficient technical knowledge in financial crime risk domains (KYC CDD AML sanctions including EU UK US and UN regimes fraud bribery corruption and/or tax evasion).
Experience in reviewing processes and controls suggesting improvements and identifying inadequate or ineffective controls.
Understanding of relevant sanctions risks relating to Marine Energy and Aviation insurance business is highly desirable. There will be dedicated support provided to build expertise in these classes as part of the development programme for this role.
Appropriate professional qualification e.g. ACAMS ACOI ACII ICA Diploma or similar.
Knowledge Skills & Competencies:
Collaborative in approach with strong emphasis on delivery and execution.
Exhibits a positive proactive attitude with excellent problem-solving skills.
Articulate and confident when dealing with stakeholders both internal and external.
Highly organised with attention to detail.
Flexibility to adapt to changes in an evolving company and market.
Ability to manage a busy workload independently.
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What if I dont meet every requirement At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every element in the job description we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.
Our Culture
At Everest our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive fuel global economies and create sustainable value for our colleagues shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Clickhereto learn more about our culture.
- Our Valuesare the guiding principles that inform our decisions actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
- Our Colleague Behaviorsdefine how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.
All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues and the global communities we serve.
Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timePrimary Location:
LondonAdditional Locations:
Dublin IrelandRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
At Everest, we underwrite opportunity for all stakeholders with protection and peace of mind in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.