Compliance Analyst, Financial Crime

In good company.

We’re a global specialty insurance and reinsurance company enhanced by data and technology, focused on producing sustainable underwriting profitability and delivering significant shareholder value.

Headquartered in Bermuda, we operate on a global basis, with over 500 employees and key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin.

We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business.

We’re looking for a

Compliance Analyst, Financial Crime

Based in Dublin and reporting into the Compliance Manager, Financial Crime this is an important role within our international Compliance team, supporting the culture of compliance and good governance across a range of Hamilton group companies (including a Lloyd’s managing agent, an Irish insurance company, a Bermudan reinsurer, and a US MGA).

The role holder will be well-organised and proactive, using their knowledge, experience and skills to support Hamilton’s Financial Crime framework. In doing so, the capability to ‘see the big picture beyond the task at hand’, as well as a strong detail orientation, will be crucial to success.

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. is a Bermuda-headquartered company that underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries.

What you will do

Assist the Compliance Manager, Financial Crime in the following areas:

• Provide compliance and procedural advice across all Financial Crime subject areas (Sanctions, AML, Fraud, Bribery & Corruption, Gifts & Entertainment, Market Abuse, Terrorist Financing and Tax Evasion), based on relevant international and jurisdictional specific regulatory requirements / laws, and Hamilton group policy
• Review and determine the appropriate course of action in respect matters flagged by Hamilton’s Financial Crime screening tools (e.g. Economic Sanctions, PEPs, Beneficial Owners, Adverse Media etc)
• Review and determine the appropriate course of action in respect of matters referred to the Compliance team regarding business transactions involving High Risk Jurisdictions (e.g. Economic Sanctions, AML etc)
• Develop, implement and maintain Hamilton’s Financial Crime framework, policies, procedures and record keeping
• Carry out the annual Financial Crime Risk Assessment, propose required changes to the Financial Crime Framework, and prepare the MLRO and other status reports
• Respond to referrals, questions and information requests from business stakeholders concerning all aspects of Financial Crime
• Maintaining company records relating to Financial Crime, including Gifts & Entertainment, Conflicts of Interest registers etc
• Co-ordinate the reporting of Financial Crime matters to relevant regulators and other government agencies, including breaches and suspicious activity reporting
• Assist with the preparation of requests for licenses e.g. economic sanctions and embargos

What you require for the role

• A working knowledge of relevant Financial Crime laws and regulations (specifically UK, US and Europe)

• Relevant experience in a Financial Crime related role in a Lloyd’s managing agent or a general insurer

• Report writing skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels

• Ability to think critically, identify and analyse problems, and develop effective solutions

• Proven track record of working to deadlines and delivering assignments on time

• Adaptability and a willingness to learn and improve processes

• Self-motivated, proactive, collaborative and helpful to colleagues; following up tasks appropriately and keeping the team up to date on activities and progress

• Open, innovative and inclusive mindset

• Collaborative spirit

• Results-oriented and growth mindset

Conduct Standards

• You must act with integrity

• You must act with due skill, care and diligence

• You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators

• You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly

• You must observe proper standards of market conduct

• You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

What you can expect from us

We offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture guided by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.

We know if we welcome and respect differences, we’ll attract and retain talent that brings a valuable diversity of perspectives and experience. We want all our colleagues to feel that they can bring their whole selves to work at Hamilton and know that they can be part of building a great company.

This is a permanent position with a competitive salary and an attractive package of benefits, including:

• 25 days of annual leave including public holidays and My Day an additional days leave for personal interests/wellness/charity work
• Hybrid working
• Fully covered health insurance
• Group pension scheme with generous company contributions
• Life Assurance
• Bike to Work scheme
• Gym subsidy
• Travel loan