Head of Anti Money Laundering
The team has responsibility for defining, writing and maintaining the Groups AML Policy Standard, ensuring it's maintained and developed to reflect prevailing and emerging regulation, legislation and risk appetite so we're compliant in all AML related matters.
The team provides SME advice to divisional AML teams and other Group functions on a day-to-day basis in response to varied AML policy queries. They liaise with government, regulators, trade bodies, legislators and where appropriate, lobbies on behalf on the RBS Group to ensure new laws / regulations affecting the AML environment remain practical and effective.
This is a challenging role and as Head of AML you will be responsible for the regulation and legislation framework against which RBS complies. You'd lead, direct and develop staff in the team whilst maintaining a proactive role as part of the wider AML / STF / ABC senior management team. The role has the option to be based in either our Edinburgh or London offices.
To succeed as Head of AML you'll need:
- Significant experience working in a compliance capacity, with a focus on AML related matters
- Experience in writing and maintaining Group level policy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Awareness of existing (and upstream) UK, EU and global laws and regulations applicable to AML
- A recognised professional AML qualification such as Dip AML or ACAMS would be desirable
In return, we offer an excellent employee salary and 30% cash and benefit funding programme which can be tailored to suit your individual needs. In addition to financial benefits, we offer a wide selection of exclusive lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your own work-life priorities.
Please note as part of our referencing process credit checks will be undertaken.
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