What you’ll do

• Financial Crime Strategy & Framework Development:
-Conduct a thorough assessment of our financial crime risk management strategy ensuring a balance between risk management and supporting business growth
-Review and maintain our risk assessments, policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate risks related to money laundering, fraud, bribery, corruption, and other financial crimes
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and monitor progress
-Work with the MLRO to evolve the approach to financial crime risk management as the organisation scales
• Risk Assessment & Monitoring:
-Perform ongoing risk assessments to identify potential financial crime threats and vulnerabilities
-Develop and maintain key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor financial crime risk exposure
-Implement robust monitoring and reporting mechanisms to detect and respond to suspicious activities in real-time
• Investigations & Incident Management:
-Lead and manage investigations into suspected financial crime incidents, ensuring timely and thorough resolution
-Coordinate with external parties, including regulatory bodies, as required
-Prepare and submit required reports, including Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and other regulatory filings under the direction of the MLRO
• Training & Awareness:
-Design and deliver training programs for employees at all levels to enhance awareness of financial crime risks and promote a culture of compliance
-Stay up-to-date with emerging financial crime trends and regulatory changes, and communicate relevant updates to the organisation
• Stakeholder Engagement:
-Act as a subject matter expert for financial crime matters within the organisation, providing expert advice to senior management and the board
-Collaborate with legal, compliance, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment of financial crime risk management with overall business objectives
-Build relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators, industry bodies, and peer organisations, to stay informed of best practices and industry developments

What you’ll need

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial crime risk management, preferably within the financial services, leasing, or automotive sectors
• Previous experience as a Deputy MLRO or MLRO desirable
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing financial crime frameworks, including AML, fraud prevention, and anti-bribery/corruption programs
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations, including AML/KYC, fraud prevention, and anti-bribery/corruption laws
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and implement effective controls
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• High level of integrity, ethical judgement, and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail and the ability to see the big picture

Why else you’ll love it here

• Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it’s something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don’t advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn’t apply to Octopus - what’s more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! Octopus Electric Vehicles and Octopus Energy won best company to work for in 2024 in their respective categories, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people 
• Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits