Associate – FCC Global AdvisoryCountry:
SpainSCIB is looking for an Associate – FCC Global Client Advisory for our offices in CGS, Boadilla del Monte.WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITYAt Santander CIB (www.Santandercib.Com) we actively participate in the transformation of the financial sector. Do you want to join our team?Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) is the global division of Santander that supports complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients around the world, offering customized services and value-added wholesale products to better meet their needs.We embrace a strong risk culture and expect our entire team, regardless of their position, to have a proactive and responsible attitude toward risk management.Santander is proud to be an organization where there is equal opportunities, regardless of race, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, nationality or gender identity.WHAT WILL YOU DO IN YOUR WORKAs a Global Client Advisory Associate in Financial Crime Compliance, your target will be to safeguard the bank by providing proactive risk-based advice on complex client advisory escalations. You will support front-office, control functions and local and global second line of defence teams to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and sanctions compliance requirements, while supporting the SCIB strategic growth ambitions.We need someone like you to help us in different areas including:
Providing advice on complex client and non-client escalations and due diligence in a rapid and fast paced environment balancing risk and paceReviewing new to bank/branch clients and engage in regular reviews of higher risk clientsAct as subject matter expert for AML and ABC controls in relation to customer and complex advisoryDeliver guidance and training on “what good looks like” to assess relevant and material risksSupport the Head of Policy and Frameworks on the transposition of policies and control designAssessment of client risk and recommendation of appropriate risk management controls or mitigantsPerform advisory services to First Line of Defence on Financial Crime Compliance policies and procedures as they relate to the client lifecycleResponse to regulatory, audit, assurance or periodic review queries and assessmentsIdentify opportunities for operational efficiencies and continuous improvementSupport product reviews from an AML and ABC perspectiveEXPERIENCE3-5 years of experience in a financial crime compliance, risk advisory, or legal role within a corporate investment banking environment, consultancy, or regulatory institutions.Exposure to corporate and investment banking products and global multinationals or financial institutions is strongly preferred.EDUCATIONQualifications in Financial Crime Compliance, AML or Sanctions (e.G. ACAMS, ICA, CGSS) and/or in project management are desirable but not essential.Any Bachelor’s or Advanced degree, particularly in law, finance, humanities or STEM is a plus.SKILLS & KNOWLEDGEExperience of, or a passion for financial crime risks in the investment banking sector.Strong understanding of AML/CTF regulatory frameworks including regulatory expectations.Awareness of EU, UK and APAC industry standards and best practice for client due diligence as implemented in Corporate and Investment banks would be preferred.Good awareness of international economic and trade sanctions programmes including as a minimum those of the EU, US, and UK as well as the frameworks and controls adopted by investment banks to comply.Strong written and verbal communication skills in English;
Spanish highly desirable.Strong organisation skills.High level of integrity, discretion and accountability. Strong understanding of Investment Banking Products and counter parties (include legal formations).A sound understanding of FC predicate offences.Able to deal with competing priorities.Work well within a matrix structureOTHER INFORMATIONOccasional capability to travelKeen interest in risk management overallIf you want to know us more, follow us on #SCIBSummaryLocation:
Boadilla del MonteType:
Full time