Financial Crime Risk Oversight Specialist - San...
@ Tide

Hybrid
£70,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 12 hours ago

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About Tide

At Tide we help SMEs save time and money by offering business accounts, banking services, and connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting. Tide is transforming the small business banking market with over 1.6 million members globally, operating across the UK, India, Germany, and France.

Tide Facts

  • Over 1.6 million members globally
  • $200 million+ raised in funding
  • Offices in Central London and technology centers across Europe and India
  • Diversity and inclusion driven workforce

About The Team

The 2nd line of defence team is responsible for managing all Financial Crime risk across all operating jurisdictions, setting policies and standards and handling escalations. This role serves as the sanctions subject matter expert.

About The Role

As a Financial Crime Risk Oversight Specialist - Sanctions, you will:

  • Act as the UK, EU, UN, and OFAC sanctions subject matter expert.
  • Provide guidance concerning new and existing sanctions regulations.
  • Develop and maintain global sanctions compliance policies and frameworks.
  • Perform penetration testing of screening tools against realistic scenarios.
  • Assess business risk impacts and advise on system changes for compliance.
  • Conduct and support investigations on sanctions-related escalations.
  • Collaborate with regional Financial Crime Teams on complex sanctions issues.
  • Own the global sanctions and proliferation financing risk assessment.
  • Conduct compliance monitoring and ensure adherence to global regimes.

What We Are Looking For

  • 4+ years of experience in AML/CTF & Sanctions within an FCA/PRA regulated firm.
  • Familiarity with EU/UK/UN/US, AML/CTF & Sanctions regulations.
  • Experience in financial crime/compliance teams with expertise in CDD, fraud, and monitoring.
  • Strong analytical, communication and data manipulation skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high volume environment.

What You Will Get In Return

  • Comprehensive health, life, and OPD benefits
  • Mental wellbeing programs and learning & development budget
  • WFH setup allowance and generous leave policies
  • Stock options and volunteering/L&D paid days

Tidean Ways of Working

Tide supports a flexible workplace model with both in-person and remote work options. Offices serve as hubs for innovation and team building.

Tide Is A Place For Everyone

Tide celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive work environment where everyone’s voice is heard.

Disclaimer

Please note that Tide does not charge any recruitment fees and all communication will come from an official @tide.co email address. Beware of fraudulent contacts. For any suspicious activity, please report to talent@tide.co.

Key skills/competency

  • Sanctions
  • AML
  • CTF
  • Risk
  • Compliance
  • Regulatory
  • Advisory
  • Penetration Testing
  • Investigation
  • Data Analysis

How to Get Hired at Tide

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor it to highlight sanctions compliance experience.
  • Research Tide: Study their mission and recent achievements.
  • Showcase expertise: Emphasize AML, CTF, and risk skills.
  • Practice case studies: Prepare for compliance scenario questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review sanctions regulations and edge case scenarios.
Practice penetration testing of screening software.
Analyze historical sanctions typologies and fuzzy matches.
Study data manipulation techniques for risk analysis.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you resolved a compliance issue.
Explain handling escalations under pressure.
Discuss teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
Detail cross-functional communication experiences.

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