Are you a Business Analyst/Architect export in Risk and Compliance ready to take on the challenge of a business process reengineering challenge? The Charities Aid Foundation are at an exciting stage of transformation.  As we redesign and transition to new digital ways of working, we seek exceptional people skills to join our team.

Ideally you will have experience of working within the financial services or third sectors within a Risk and Compliance function, and of business process design and transformation, and your experience will drive the redesign of our risk management framework and ways of working.  

About CAF: Accelerating Progress for a Fair and Sustainable Future
The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) is dedicated to accelerating society toward a fair and sustainable future for all. With nearly a century of experience, we foster connections between organizations and individuals united by a commitment to positive change. Serving the charity sector lies at the heart of our mission. We empower charities and social enterprises by providing financial services tailored to the needs of charities, including banking, investment, and advisory services.

Our aim is to simplify philanthropy, making it accessible for individuals and businesses to support causes they care about. This year for the first time we have distributed £1 billion to charities in 119 countries. Join us at CAF as we work together to shape a brighter future for all.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate current risk management processes, identifying areas for enhancement in KYC/AML compliance and transaction reporting.
• Collaborate across teams to design and implement streamlined workflows, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Utilize agile development methods to swiftly adapt to changing compliance landscapes and evolving customer needs.
• Leverage Microsoft Dynamics/Power to enhance automation, data analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to communicate risk-related updates, strategies, and potential solutions.
• Provide expertise in navigating ambiguity, forging new trust-based relationships, and maintaining compliance within a transformative environment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous experience within financial services or the third sector, with a strong background in risk management, KYC/AML, and transaction reporting.
• Proficiency in agile development methods, demonstrating the ability to thrive in dynamic environments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365/Power, enabling effective process automation and data-driven decision-making.
• Analytical prowess to identify, assess, and mitigate risks within the complex financial landscape.
• Comfort with ambiguity and the capacity to establish trust-based relationships in a transformative setting.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex risk concepts to various stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hybrid working flexibility and willingness to commute to our CAF London and Kent offices.

Why Join Us:

• Lead transformative change in a dynamic financial services and third sector environment.
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders to shape the organization's digital future.
• Work in a permanent hybrid environment, contributing remotely and at our CAF London and Kent offices.
• Six weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• A wide range of development opportunities to support personal and professional growth
• Pension scheme with better-than-market employer contribution options
• Social impact benefit schemes

For a private conversation and more details about this role, please reach out to Eddy Nsabue at eddy.nsabue@russam.co.uk. 
Please you use the reference BPRR (CE or LI)