Financial Crime Analyst

Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions.

We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism.

Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.

Role Purpose 

To support the Group Financial Crime Manager in actively and effectively managing Aspen’s Financial Crime risks. 

Our Aspen Values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.

Key Result Areas

Strategy and Planning 

• To manage incoming advisory queries within such Frameworks as Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering and Bribery and Corruption. (‘the Frameworks’).
• To collate monthly MI for the use in regular reporting.
• To actively contribute to the Compliance Team meetings to promote effective compliance management within Aspen.

Policy, Process and Procedures 

•  To assist and support with the development, enhancement and maintenance of the Frameworks supporting key regulatory risks within Aspen.
• To help develop and maintain Compliance related policies and procedures
• To provide technical support to Aspen functions in the development of their policies and procedures
• To provide support in the management of the Compliance training strategy, promote and provide assistance with 

Technical Perfromance

• To provide, or assist with, the provision of advice on regulatory matters.
• To be part of internal and external meetings and provide oversight, support, and advice on regulatory matters.
• To support in the collation of information relating to responses to regulator requests and enquiries.

Knowledge 

• Good working knowledge of UK, EU, and US sanctions regimes. 
• Good working knowledge of Financial Crime legislation, including the Proceeds of Crime Act and the Bribery Act. 
• Some understanding of the Compliance fundamentals, such as Data Protection, Conflicts of Interest, Whistleblowing and Compliance monitoring.
• Preferred awareness of regulations for jurisdictions where Aspen operates.

Skills

• Good communication skills (both oral and written) and ability to effectively interact/influence with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on collaboration.
• Ability to use identify streamlining by use of technology and manage application. 
• Ability to manage base framework requirements, produce MI and ensure queries closed in timescales.

Experience 

• Recent Financial Crime role(s) within the London and Lloyd’s Market from either an insurer or broker.
• Experience in actively managing relationships.
• Experience of task management to resolve identified issues with good communication skills.
• Good knowledge and use of Microsoft systems such as Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint. 

At Aspen we know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is good for our people, good for our business and good for the environments in which we operate.  We therefore welcome applications from people which allows us to draw on diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences.