Compliance - Financial Crime (Business Intelligence Group), Vice President, Birmingham

Responsibilities

Due diligence and intelligence gathering, risk identification and mitigation to support the assessment of legal, regulatory and reputational risk in potential transactions, business relationships and other situations, covering issues such as bribery & corruption,pliance with economic sanctions, source of wealth, links to organized crime, litigation risk, money laundering, geo-political risk etc. Instruct and liaise with external investigative consultants, evaluate their reports and challenge findings where necessary. Drive the diligence and intelligence gathering process to address issues identified, coordinating with in-house lawyers, external counsel,pliance and business teams. Providing advice to business teams and other internal stakeholders on legal, regulatory and reputational risk (including in relation to bribery and corruption, economic sanctions and money laundering) and associated mitigants in a transactional context. Coordinate with teams in the Legal Division to ensure that for each transaction there is appropriate contractual protection against the risks identified, in particular in relation to bribery & corruption and economic sanctions.
Skills and Experience We Are Looking For
Minimum of four years of relevant experience at a due diligence or corporate investigations firm, in regulatory orpliance work in the financial sector, or at an international law firm advising on transactions and/or on financial crime-related issues. Transactional experience is desirable. Knowledge of laws, regulations, andernment, regulatory and industry standards and guidelines related to anti-corruption, economic sanctions and money laundering. Relevant experience in the financial sector, or in regulatory orpliance work. Analytical and critical-thinking skills with ability to present conclusions confidently and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Able to assess and judge risks within themercial context of oftenplex transactions and relationships, and suggest constructive solutions to navigate and mitigate reputational, legal and regulatory risk. Willingness to deliver unwee messages to internal stakeholders, where necessary. Self-starter who can work independently yet is a team player who enjoys a collaborative approach to work. Must be prepared to escalate relevant issues to seniors, and to consult, as well as provide support where needed to juniors and peers. Highly organised and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, taking a proactive approach to potential issues. Proficient in the use of IT systems and research databases.
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