Regional Head of Anti-Money Laundering / Leiter Geldwäscherei recruitment

Required Experience

Excellent understanding of AML/STF legislation and regulation and of AML/STF risk management within a major global financial services firm. At least 10 years of experience in the AML/STF area.

Sound knowledge of AML/STF processes in a multi-jurisdictional operating environment
Previous experience in a MLRO or deputy MLRO role at a major international financial institution with line management responsibility.
Experience in interfacing with regulatory authorities, government and other external bodies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all operational AML/STF activities within the Region.
Ensure operational compliance with AML/STF RBS Group Policy Standards, the Divisional operating model for AML/STF and local laws and regulations.
Leadership of AML/STF team, including defining roles and responsibilities.
Serve as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). Interface with regulatory authorities, government and other external bodies on any AML/STF related issues.
Support the business in its delivery of robust AML/STF risk assessments and in its management of AML/STF risks, both in existing and proposed products, services and systems.
Advise senior management on relevant regulatory developments and on matters involving the AML/STF risk appetite.
Communicate AML/STF requirements and updates to Coutts personnel.
Ensure ongoing monitoring and periodic/ad-hoc reporting of AML/STF activities within the Region.
Oversight of any outsourcing/shared service arrangements for local AML/STF risk management (including transaction monitoring, client screening and payment filtering frameworks).
Provide oversight to the ABC processes and report on ABC risks.

Other Significant Role Requirements

Ability to assimilate both complex regulatory policies and procedures and challenging business issues in order to provide risk based AML/STF solutions that both address regulatory needs and are appropriate to the business.
Personal commitment and ability to successfully deliver both business as usual and ad hoc accountabilities to the highest standards, while managing multiple agendas and stakeholder requirements.

Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in AML/STF risk management policies, procedures and systems, design appropriate solutions and then successfully deliver on these improvements through both individual and team efforts.
Ability to effectively communicate on topics such as strategy, policy, procedures and ad hoc initiatives to a variety of different audiences through both written and verbal communication mediums
Ability to manage and influence senior and business stakeholders in order to successfully deliver challenging and complex initiatives through others.

Ability to lead, direct and develop a team of subject matter experts in order to achieve organizational goals and objectives.

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