Anti-Financial Crime Officer

Skuld is looking for a dedicated Anti-Financial Crime Officer to join our Legal department in Oslo.

Skuld is devoted to the integrity of financial institutions and the global fight against financial crime. We comply with regulatory requirements in all areas where Skuld operates. We work to reduce our exposure and are committed to knowing our clients.

Skuld recognises that financial crime, including money-laundering, terrorist financing, bribery and corruption have severe adverse effects on communities wherever they occur. The UN SDG 16 on Strong institutions is one of Skulds five key SDGs.

As the Anti-Financial Crime Officer in Skuld, you will be part of a world leading marine insurance provider where service and competence is key. In Skuld, we believe in teamwork, sharing knowledge and supporting our customers. Serving the marine community can be challenging, but also very rewarding. Our purpose statement Protecting ocean industries underlines our role in society and our commitment to customers, the global ocean industries and a sustainable development.

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Have thorough knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering and other anti-financial crime regulations and developments, under Norwegian law, EU law and other jurisdictions where Skuld is present globally
• Ensure the internal framework is risk-based, efficient, updated and aligned with regulatory requirements and FSA expectations
• Perform annual enterprise risk assessments related to AML/CTF and ABC
• Develop and promote cross-functional work on relevant routines and controls for Skuld offices globally
• Further develop Skuld’s electronic screening and risk assessment systems
• Provide relevant reports to the Chief Compliance Officer, CLO, CEO and Board
• Stay in daily contact with Underwriting, Claims and Accounting to clarify risk classifications, customer screening, due diligence procedures and advising on red flags
• Investigate escalated suspicious activities and assist the Money Laundering Reporting Officer in reporting to the relevant authorities
• Provide training of employees, including development of learning programmes
• Cooperate closely with the Chief Legal Officer/Money Laundering Reporting Officer and the Chief Compliance Officer
  
  

Your qualifications should include:

• A minimum of 5 years work experience and higher relevant education, preferably with at least 3 years of experience from responsibilities relating to AML/CTF
• A strong motivation for and solid understanding of work related to AML/CTF and ABC
• Ability to work independently with a proactive approach
• Supportive, solutions-oriented team-player for other process areas
• Interest for digitised solutions and screening tools
• Ability to read Norwegian regulation, with Norwegian FSA as main supervisor. Good communication skills in English and in Norwegian
• Knowledge of non-life insurance operations, products and services will be an advantage
  
  

Why Skuld?

If you want to be part of the ocean industry and a highly international environment, Skuld is the perfect place to be. In Skuld you will be close to the business, have hands-on responsibilities and excellent possibilities for both personal and professional development. We focus on service and quality in everything we do and constantly develop our business to meet the future needs of shipowners, the offshore and energy sector, charterers and traders, and the superyacht community.

We offer competitive benefits, a social workplace and inspiring leaders in a team-oriented organisation of 320 highly skilled and engaged employees. We are proud to have a high focus on a sound work-life balance, empowerment, flexibility and trust.

Are you ready to join the Skuld team? Please, do not hesitate to contact us.