Financial Crime Lead | S3 | CCB COO | Any CCB Office | Internal Mobility

IT STARTS HERE

Santander () is evolving from a global high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking innovation and the courage to challenge whats possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. Its a chance for driven professionals to grow learn and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Retail & Commercial Banking is a global business integrating all our retail and commercial banking activities to better serve our customers improve efficiency and drive value creation.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Santander Corporate and Commercial banking is looking for a Financial Crime Lead based out of any CCB location.

Excellent opportunity to join our team & play an important part of the CCB Client Onboarding Financial Crime & digital Channels team providing support and guidance to front office colleagues for critical onboarding and ongoing due diligence journeys. This will give an opportunity to demonstrate great communication & influencing skills working with the Regional or Sector team and our chosen outsourcing provider to support the development of the Financial Crime risk capability for CCB. This role reports to the Head Client OnBoarding Financial Crime & Digital Channels - CCB.

Were shaping the way we workthrough innovation cutting-edge technology collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role you will be responsible for:

The difference youll make.

• Delivering best-in-class NTB & ODD client experience onboarding journeys and are the conduit between relationship teams clients and FC CoE managing service and risk.

• Reporting mechanism and visibility of FC Risk within the front office and that any queries in relation to control alerts or ongoing due diligence reviews are dealt with in a timely manner.

• Providing constructive support within the Regional or Sector team in terms of Financial Crime knowledge and the ability to produce high quality Financial Crime CDD/ODD submissions.

• Ensuring submissions and analysis of client due diligence is of a high quality accurate consistent and policy compliant. This oversight is for all submissions but with greater emphasis on new to bank applications and challenging existing cases. It is expected that all Relationship Directors should be able to prepare fit for purpose inputs for client due diligence independently.

• Analysing and monitoring the Financial Crime risk metrics of the regional portfolio in order to maintain an overview of the risk profile of the book.

WHAT YOULL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. Were enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge skills and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

• Thorough understanding of Corporate & Commercial Banking including processes clients and product suite

• Strong knowledge of Financial Crime CDD and ODD processes within a banking environment

• Experience managing senior stakeholders

• Experience within a Corporate & Commercial Banking environment ideally in a Financial Crime or front office role

• Experience contributing to or delivering strategic initiatives within CCB

Education

• Preferred Professional Banking Qualification

• Desirable Professional FC Qualification

• Experience working within a Corporate and Commercial Banking environment ideally in a Financial Crime analysis role.

• Experienced in the development and delivery of the strategic plan in CCB.

Languages

• English

Hard Skills

• Financial Crime Risk Management and Due Diligence (Required)

• Stakeholder Management and Influencing (Required)

• Data Analysis and Risk Reporting (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Leadership and team development

• Strong communication and influencing skills

• Attention to detail and problem-solving

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day and we make sure you feel valued supported and rewarded in return.

Here recognition goes beyond pay. Its about the pride you feel in your work the impact you have on customers and communities and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive personally and professionally.

Salary Range:
58367.00 - 87551.00 per annum (depending on experience)

This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills experience qualifications and location.

• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.

• Wellbeing that goes beyond work we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical mental social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps discounted gym and fitness access weekly online classes flexible healthcare and mental health support.

• Support for every life stage from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond with enhanced family leave childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.

• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.

• Global growth opportunities to shape your career learn new skills and explore whats possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised It starts with you.

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