Department Summary:

Financial Crime is commonly referred to as Financial Security at Crédit Agricole. In London the department is split into 3 teams:

• FS Advisory and Governance
• Fraud Prevention & Special Investigations
• Quality Assurance.

This vacancy sits within the FS Advisory and Governance team. FS provides CA-CIB London Branch and Crédit Agricole SA (CASA) London Branch with controls and procedures in order for the bank to comply with the internal FS (financial crimes and sanctions) policies & procedures, local regulatory obligations and the bank’s objective of reducing financial crime within the financial sector.

Key Role Responsibilities:

The role requires involvement, as required, in assisting FS to fulfil its legal and regulatory obligations in the UK. This hands-on role requires substantial contribution in the day-to-day activities of the team. The expectations on the independence of performing the below listed key responsibilities varies depending on experience.

• Advisory - provide opinions and assessments, from a financial crime perspective, on higher risk credit requests, transactions, payments and clients;
• Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) - provide opinions and assessments on high risk clients;
• Live Payments - Act as an escalation point / 2LoD reviewer for payments filtering and customer screening alerts;
• Reporting – Contribute to and/or deliver management information to senior management and London committees;
• Projects – Assist in and/or lead on some local and group projects across the multiple work streams. This may include representing FS in working groups, leading local projects, working with various stakeholders (internal / external) and attending events.
• Training – Assist in the development and delivery of some local training initiatives;
• SME Escalation Point – Provide financial crime subject matter expert (SME) guidance and support to stakeholders across the London branch as well as non UK stakeholders
• Other – Ad hoc and new tasks as required within the FS London team

Our commitment to you:

Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2023). We offer more than just a job.

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged and diversity is celebrated.

Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.
With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work – it is where you make an impact.

Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know.

• University Degree or equivalent
• Money laundering, Financial Crime or Sanctions qualification (ACAMS, CGSS, ICA Specialist Certificates)

• Experience working within a financial crime and/or sanctions function;
• Experience in assessing and opining on AML/KYC/Sanctions matters/transactions, including the necessity to escalate, when appropriate;
• Experience in working effectively with multiple key stakeholders to tight deadlines.
• Practical 2LoD experience in advising on AML/Sanctions matters on corporate/investment banking clients and products (international trade incl. trade finance, corporate financing, transaction banking, capital markets etc.).

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail;
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure;
• Flexibility and adaptability to change;
• Ability to share responsibilities, skills and experience with other team members; great team player;
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Good working knowledge of Excel

• Knowledge and application of UK Money Laundering Regulations, JMLSG and FCA guidance;
• Good understanding of UK/EU/US sanctions.
• Good understanding of investment banking products/services, including trade finance, international trade, finance and capital markets products;