London Works - Social Enterprise Recruitment Agency

Financial Crime Officer (Governance & Training) Location: City of London (Hybrid) Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum + Benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Sector: Insurance / Financial Services The Opportunity A leading global specialty insurer is seeking a Financial Crime Officer to join their expanding International Compliance team. Based in the heart of the City, this newly created role offers a unique opportunity to influence the financial crime framework of a prestigious international business. Reporting to the Senior Financial Crime Officer, you will be responsible for enhancing the group's Financial Crime Framework-covering Sanctions, AML, ABC, Fraud, and Market Abuse-across UK and European jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities Governance & Control: Support the delivery of a robust Financial Crime and Licensing control framework, identifying and implementing key enhancements. Risk Assessment: Assist in the annual risk assessment exercise, evaluating divisional exposure and managing remediation activities. Policy Management: Support the review and implementation of financial crime policies to ensure adherence to UK, EU, and US regulations. Reporting & MI: Deliver high-quality Management Information (MI) and Committee reports to provide senior leadership with visibility of key risks. Training & Advisory: Develop and deliver bespoke training modules and communications to ensure the business remains alert to emerging financial crime trends. The Ideal Candidate Experience: 4+ years of experience as a Financial Crime or Compliance Officer within the (re)insurance industry . Regulation: Strong understanding of UK, EU, US, and UN sanctions within the insurance sector. Technical Ability: Proven experience in financial crime risk assessments and managing registers (Gifts & Entertainment, Segregation of Duties). Communication: Excellent written skills, with the ability to convey complex regulatory messages clearly to diverse stakeholders. Location: Comfortable working from a City of London office on a hybrid basis.