AML CTF Triage Investigator

Team Operations

Location Moorgate

County Central London

Ref # 18643

Closing Date 17-Feb-2023

Can you work to tight deadlines? Are you passionate about fighting financial crime? Do you like using your analytical mind to identify areas for improvement and change? If yes, then we may have the role for you! The need to protect Metro Bank and our customers from the impact of money laundering and terrorist financing has never been greater or more challenging. As an AML CTF Investigator, you will provide a professional and objective investigation service in relation to suspicious account/customer activity and monitoring of high risk customers. As part of your role, you will apply sound analysis to uncover risks, issues and control weaknesses, practising an objective and fact-based approach. Most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working. Ask your recruiter for more details. So what would you be doing?...

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  Working as part of a new Triage Team within the AML Investigations team, to manage the daily workload, prioritising cases to make sure that they are worked within business guidelines
• Undertaking the triaging of unusual activity reports (UARs) raised by colleagues across the bank and via our transaction monitoring system, to make sure that we conduct investigations in a timely manner using a risk-based approach
• Using open source research and information held by regulatory bodies to support the triage of UARs
• Using transactional analysis and KYC information held, together with open source research and information held by regulatory bodies to make judgement and reach a decision on the triage. This will determine whether a UAR can be closed with no reasonable suspicion or needs to be taken forward to full investigation
• Analysing and interpreting complex information, challenging face value evidence in a professional manner
• Supporting the gathering of information to help identify emerging trends and threats
• As and when required, supporting the core investigation team undertaking investigations on unusual activity reports (UARs) that have been raised by colleagues across the bank and from our transaction monitoring systems. Producing well-informed investigative reports for submission to the National Crime Agency (NCA)

You need to be this kind of person…

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  Able to work and learn quickly in a fast paced, fun and dynamic environment
• Prepared to stick at something – we get nervous if someone has jumped from job to job as we want people who are prepared to learn and grow
• Care about doing a great job and exceeding expectations with the quality of what you do
• Have an analytical mind and great attention to detail and to be able to articulate findings from your investigations in a succinct and appropriate manner
• Capable of working individually and taking responsibility for own case load

And... we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the courage to call out any concerns. We always support colleagues to develop their skills. But to be successful in this job you really do need to already be able to do most of these wonderful things...

• Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders
• In order to exceed in this role, you will have in-depth knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework and the regulatory environment
• You need to have strong analytical skills - this role involves organising and analysing complex data sets and transaction information
• You will have previous experience in AML CTF Investigations, including submitting suspicious activity report disclosures to the National Crime Agency
• Naturally, you will have excellent communication and report writing skills

Important Footnote Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t always doable, and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates.. Good luck!