Financial Crime Governance Officer

About the role

Crédit Agricole CIB is seeking a Financial Crime Governance Officer to join its Financial Security Advisory & Governance team in London. This high‑impact, hands‑on position sits at the core of the bank’s financial crime framework and works closely with senior stakeholders such as the MLRO, Head of Compliance, and colleagues across Paris and other global offices.

Key responsibilities

• Regulatory Watch – monitor regulatory developments, conduct gap analyses and lead implementation workstreams.
• Policy & Procedures – review and update UK‑local policies and procedures, liaise with Head Office in Paris on Group‑level guidance.
• Training – design, coordinate and deliver financial crime training across the business.
• Reporting – produce management information for senior leadership and London committees.
• SME Support – act as an escalation point for financial crime and sanctions queries from business lines and support functions.
• Industry Engagement – represent Financial Security London at external forums and working groups.

Required profile

• Practical 2nd line of defence experience in financial crime or sanctions within an international or corporate/investment bank.
• Strong working knowledge of UK AML regulations, JMLSG guidance and FCA requirements.
• Familiarity with HMT, EU, OFAC and other sanctions regimes.
• Experience drafting or updating financial crime policies and procedures.
• Exposure to horizon scanning and regulatory gap analysis.
• Understanding of investment banking products (trade finance, capital markets, corporate financing) is a strong advantage.
• Qualifications such as ACAMS, ICA Diploma or CGSS are desirable but not essential.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work for one of Europe’s largest banking groups and a global leader in sustainable finance.
• Broad exposure from regulatory engagement to training and senior reporting.
• Direct interaction with the MLRO and senior compliance leadership.
• Flexible corporate title that can be shaped around the right candidate.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion as an equal‑opportunity employer.