About Us
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.
LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 65 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.
Our People
People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.
We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 65 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.
Purpose of the role
Financial Crime Lead for the Data & Analytics sector of the Business, sitting within the broader Financial Crime Advisory team. The role will sit in the Group Financial Crime 2LOD function, and work closely with partners across our Data & Analytics business, to drive and ensure financial crime compliance and accountability.
What You'll be doing
Oversight of entities’ compliance with AML & broader Financial Crime legislation
Accountable for oversight of compliance with the Group’s policies and procedures for countering the risk that the firm may be used to foster Financial Crime
Reporting to the Entities’ Boards, Risk Committees and Senior Management providing transparency, escalation, and oversight of FC matters
Contact point for FC matters, risk events and higher risk scenarios
Oversight of Financial Crime risk assessments to ensure appropriate identification and impact assessment of FC risk within the entities; and assess effectiveness of controls and policies in mitigating risk
Oversight of Financial Crime Operations and monitoring and reporting of MI, KRIs and critical metrics to senior collaborators
Representing FC at internal risk committees, board meetings, steering committees and new product committees to ensure appropriate consideration of FC risk
Provide expert FC Compliance advice to stakeholders based on understanding of legislation, regulatory expectation, risk mitigation and appetite
Promote Financial Crime Compliance and awareness within the entities and across the Group
Develop and manages relationships with key internal and external partners including central control functions (Risk, Legal, Internal Audit), Financial Crime Operations, and relevant regulatory bodies
Ensure timely identification, analysis and impact assessment of key regulatory, legislative and geopolitical developments and ensure financial crime risk assessments, policies and procedures are updated accordingly
Work with key business partners to ensure compliance with FC policy and processes and understand local systems and controls.
What You'll bring
Significant knowledge and experience in the understanding and application of applicable regulatory and legal requirements across Financial Crime
Demonstrated subject-matter expertise and deep technical knowledge across the Financial Crime lifecycle
Demonstrated experience in understanding and applying AML & Financial Crime legislation and regulatory compliance
Experience in writing and reviewing Policy, Standards and Process documentation
Experience in performing Risk & Control Assessments;
Experience in a senior role in a Financial Crime oversight function
Proven experience providing expert advice and clear presentations to senior partners and regulators on a wide range of financial-crime and regulatory issues;
Experience in investigating and reviewing higher risk CDD subject matter
Experience in the application of sophisticated sanctions' legislation
Experience working in a sophisticated, multi-disciplinary global organisation and handling critical matters while demonstrating respect and cultural awareness
Ability to think strategically and innovatively.
Desirable skills
Relevant AML Qualifications or courses completed;
Familiarity with data analytics and technology, and tools routinely used in financial crime compliance activities.
Career Stage:
Manager
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.
You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
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