Financial Crime Assurance OfficerOverview A leading international bank with a long-established institution in the City of London, providing a broad range of banking services to corporate, institutional, and private clients. As part of its continued investment in governance and control, the bank is strengthening its Financial Crime framework and is seeking a Financial Crime Monitoring / Assurance Officer to join its Compliance function.This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to take ownership of the financial crime monitoring programme, work closely with senior stakeholders, and produce high-quality assurance reports that drive meaningful change across the business.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and deliver thematic and targeted reviews across the financial crime framework, covering AML, sanctions, KYC, transaction monitoring, and wider control areas.Assess both the design and operating effectiveness of financial crime controls in line with internal policy and regulatory expectations.Produce clear, well-structured monitoring reports (typically 3-7 pages) summarising findings, root causes, and practical recommendations.Engage with stakeholders across Compliance, Operations, and Business teams to discuss findings and agree proportionate remediation actions.Track remediation progress and support teams in embedding corrective actions and process improvements.Identify trends and systemic issues, feeding insights into policy, training, and governance enhancements.Support