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Job Title: Head of Financial Crime and MLRO (SM17)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09.00 - 17.00 36.25 hours per week
Salary: £dependent on experience and up to 30% bonus and benefits
Location: Flexible – hybrid work from any of our vibrant UK offices in London, Cardiff, Durham or Blackpool.
At Tandem, we're not just a bank; we're a movement for positive change. If you're an ambitious and dedicated Head of Financial Crime and MLRO, ready to make an impact, we've got a space with your name on it!
Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), the Head of Financial Crime and (MLRO) is a second line and critical role supporting the CRO and Executive team in identifying and managing financial crime risks associated with the strategy and business plans for Tandem Bank Ltd (FRN:204479 Dual Regulated).
This role is responsible for providing independent support and challenge and oversight of Group-wide financial crime risks and risk management. This includes being responsible for supporting the oversight and challenge of business areas, for ensuring there are effective controls in place to identify, manage and monitor all financial crime risks, and designing and operating financial crime frameworks, policies and procedures.
We are Tandem - Where impact meets innovation
Tandem is the UK's greener digital bank on a bold quest to revolutionise the way we save, borrow, spend, and share – all while nurturing our planet, our people and our customers. As one of Europe’s fastest growing digital banks, our values of being Brave, Enterprising, Simple, and Together (BEST) ensure our 500-strong team collaborate to drive a brighter, greener future.
Your team: Collaborators in change
Tandem is proud to offer a workplace with diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds which leads to a unique company culture for our people and a better experience for our customers.
This role is responsible for providing independent support and challenge and oversight of Group-wide financial crime risks and risk management. This includes being responsible for supporting the oversight and challenge of business areas, for ensuring there are effective controls in place to identify, manage and monitor all financial crime risks, and designing and operating financial crime frameworks, policies and procedures.
The responsibilities under the UK Senior Managers Regime pursuant to the rules and guidance promulgated by the FCA and PRA are set out in full in the Statement of Responsibilities.
Your Impact: Building a greener tomorrow
As Head of Financial Crime and MLRO at Tandem your focus will be on:
Regulatory:
Financial Crime:
In addition to the responsibilities summarised above you are required to comply at all times with the Conduct Rules set out in the FCA Handbook and the PRA Rulebook.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
Rewards that reflect your value, what’s in it for you?
At Tandem, your hard work is rewarded in many ways, and we have an enhanced employee benefits package on offer from your very first day with us:
Our Green Deal: Your Impact Amplified
A little welcome gift from us to you, we’ll plant a tree in the Tandem Grove, and you can enter into our “Green Deal” below:
Ready to make your mark?
Apply now and let's pave the way to a greener world, together. Our approach to DE&I is reflected in our hiring process so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at Tandem works primarily on a direct sourcing model and does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list. We are not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company. You can find our Applicant Privacy Policy on our Careers page.
Tandem is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to meeting our responsibilities under the Equality Act (2010). We respect the diverse experience and talents that every individual brings to our Company, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Please be aware that background checking (including credit, criminal records and CIFAS Internal Fraud Database Checks) form part of our recruitment process. We will adhere to our duties under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.