Financial Crime Compliance Advisory Associate(m/w/x)

# : Financial Crime Compliance Advisory Associate **Sucursal Frankfurt** | **Full time** : Financial Crime Compliance Advisory AssociateCountry: Germany WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING As a Financial Crime Compliance Advisory Associate you will assist the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in managing the Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CTF) and Sanctions risk framework within second line of defence. The main tasks in this role include: * Receiving escalations relating to complex AML, CTF and Sanctions risk cases (including clients, products and services) from the first or other second line of defence teams. Providing advice / recommendations on next steps and need for enhanced monitoring where appropriate for higher risk cases. * Ensuring that FCC policies and guidance align with Global documents, as well as current legal and regulatory requirements and expectations. * Maintaining FCC Policies, Standards, Protocols, Waivers and Dispensations. * Providing guidance and training to the first line of defence on the implementation and impact of policies and standards. * Developing and delivering FCC training and awareness programmes for relevant stakeholders. * Supporting implementation of monitoring and screening tools through ensuring systems meet local regulatory requirements and updating relevant manuals and/or procedures where necessary. * Recommending and implementing actions required to mitigate financial crime risks identified within the client portfolio and producing high quality reports for senior management. * Supporting Financial Crime Risk Assessments. * Contributing towards establishing Risk Appetite thresholds. * Contributing to change management programmes and internal Policy development as an FCC subject matter expert. * Developing relevant MI and reporting. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Required: * Excellent critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills * Should show initiative, be organized and be able to plan and prioritize. * Previous experience of Financial Crime Compliance Advisory in financial services with an international client-base or comparable large corporate organizations. * In-depth knowledge of applicable legislation and accompanying industry guidance (AML, Sanctions, ABC, ATE and/or Fraud) and the ability to practically apply these in your day-to-day work. * Experience of using systems and software to analyze data. * Good communication, both written and verbal, and ability to make decisions and influence stakeholders. Desirable: * Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject * External qualification in Financial Crime (e.g. from ACAMS or ICA). * Previous experience in developing financial crime policies and implementing and overseeing control frameworks. * Knowledge of Financial Crime risks and how these are managed in Wholesale/Corporate and Investment Banking. * Knowledge of Wholesale/Corporate and Investment Banking products.