Crédit Agricole CIB - Financial Crime Governance Officer

Department SummaryFinancial Crime is commonly referred to as Financial Security at Crédit Agricole. The Financial Security Department is split into 2 teams (i) FS Advisory & Governance and (ii) Fraud & Complex Investigations. This vacancy sits within the FS Advisory & Governance team. FS provides CA-CIB London Branch and Crédit Agricole SA London Branch with controls and procedures for them to comply with the internal FS (financial crime and sanctions) policies and procedures, local regulatory obligations and the bank’s objective of reducing financial crime within the financial sector. Key Responsibilities of the DepartmentThe FS Department in the UK is responsible for:·         Oversight of the branch financial crime program through multiple workflows and internal processes.·         Ensuring the bank is fully compliant with the provisions of all relevant legislation.·         Acting as the UK primary point of contact and subject matter experts (SME) for the businesses and Group with regards to financial crime matters.·         Ensuring Senior Management is kept informed of updates and the general financial crime risk framework of the branch.Key Role ResponsibilitiesThe role requires involvement, as required, in assisting FS to fulfil its legal and regulatory obligations in the UK. This is a hands-on role which requires substantial contribution in the day-to-day activities and decisions of the team. The incumbent will have Financial Crime advisory experience with a strong interest in, and some exposure to, governance. ·         Regulatory Watch: anticipate opportunities and challenges based on new / upcoming regulatory changes. Monitor industry guidance, enforcement actions, general notices, reports and reviews. Conduct gap analysis where required and work with stakeholders on follow-up action plans where required. Lead on some work streams related to the implementation of new/updated regulations and escalate updates where necessary. ·         Industry Engagement: attend and contribute to industry forums, meetings and working groups on behalf of FS London.·         Training: support in the creation, coordination and deliver training based on policy updates, industry updates and refresher sessions as required. Conduct training needs analysis, monitor the FS Training Plan and work with internal and external trainers. ·         Policies: support in liaising with Head Office on the consultation of Group guidance notes and policy updates. Review proposed updates from a UK regulatory perspective. Review and update existing local (UK) policies as applicable. ·         Procedures: work with FS management to create and/or enhance UK desktop procedures. Contribute to Group procedures as required by Head Office. ·         Reporting: Contribute to and/or deliver management information to senior management and London committees·         Communication: Draft and distribute communication and relevant material to stakeholde