Main purpose of job:

The British Government’s Consulate in Miami has an exciting opportunity for a driven person to join the Counter International Illicit Finance (IF) Team as a Policy and Programme Advisor. This is a rewarding and stretching opportunity working at the forefront of international diplomacy to make a real difference globally.  

The US Network offers a unique career enhancing opportunity and is committed to supporting its staff through a variety of benefits including a generous leave package and a highly competitive 401k programme.  It also promotes a culture of flexibility which enables people to better maintain wellness through an excellent work/life balance approach that encompasses hybrid working, including working from home and flexible hours, where possible.  In this role you would be working in a diverse international environment side-by-side with UK diplomats and other country based staff operating across the British Government’s network of Consulates and Government Offices in the US and Caribbean. This network provides a platform for approximately 30 Government departments and agencies to conduct their work in the United States and is made up of over 900 staff with a rich and diverse background, skill sets, and experiences. 

This is a chance to directly contribute to the way in which Governments collaborate and negotiate on countering International Illicit Finance.  

You will be responsible for driving forward important policy workstrands and programmes aimed at raising financial sector resilience to IF in nearby British Overseas Territories (OTs): BVI, Cayman and Bermuda.  You will work with UK Government colleagues in Miami and London, as well as directly with OT government stakeholders, and external implementers where necessary.  You will work to the deployed Counter International Illicit Finance Policy Lead.  Your work will directly contribute to what is a key UK ministerial and parliamentary priority, and forms a crucial pillar of the UK Foreign Secretary’s Global IF Campaign.

The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator able to influence multiple challenging stakeholders often with competing interests and views.  They will be a self-starter, able to work independently and prioritise multiple workstrands and projects to tight deadlines.

Possibility of some regional/overseas travel.

Policy Delivery (around 40% of your time)

• Own and drive forwards high-priority workstrands to mitigate IF with an OT nexus including in the areas of international financial services beneficial ownership transparency, policy, legislation, regulation, supervision, investigation and prosecution.
• Use best judgement in proactively applying innovative solutions to solve complex problems involving competing views and interests.
• Cultivate partnerships with implementers and senior OT and UK governments supervisors and law enforcement to achieve ambitious shared goals.
• Independently influence (at times) challenging stakeholders to encourage OTs to play a positive, visible, international role in combatting IF.
• Shape policy that is a top priority for UK press, Parliament and Ministers, through informed and expertly drafted briefings and submissions.
• Lead the delivery and evaluation of events such as international governmental workshops.

Project/Program Delivery (40%)

• Develop and deliver creative solutions and lead their realization through program funding.
• Independently lead the bid, design and implementation of projects/programs that increase resilience to IF.
• Manage programme resources, up to millions of pounds in value, for optimal impact, solving complex problems in the process.
• Lead on oversight and accountability documentation for projects/programs.

Engagement and Research (20%)

• Cultivate a range of contacts across academia, civil society, industry and governments with an OT IF interest.
• Undertake media monitoring and other research to inform the evidence base.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

Responsibility for administering programme funding, which you will be involved in bidding for.

Learning and development opportunities:

You will learn about:

• Offshore financial services, international illicit finance and transparency.
• Three important British Overseas Territories in the region (British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Bermuda) and their relationship with the UK and US.
• UK Government policy and programme delivery.
  

Language requirements: 

Expert/Fluent English

Essential on arrival:

• Proven ability to lead and progress complex workstrands involving multiple external stakeholders with competing interests and differing views, problem-solving as required.
• Proven ability to deliver ambitious outcomes through strong relationship-building skills and influencing challenging stakeholders; using your judgement to overcome obstacles.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an evidenced ability to establish effective working relationships with, and influence, senior figures from industry, government, law enforcement, civil society groups and/or academia.
• Proven ability to manage delegated budgets and deliver value for money, and to manage resources to align and deliver multiple projects with broader objectives against tight deadlines, prioritising where necessary, to achieve successful outcomes.
• Proven ability in project/programme management, including monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent levels of written and verbal communication with a diverse range of stakeholders including senior and junior members of staff, and internationally, including to distill complex information into clear policy advice to senior stakeholders.
• Highly motivated, organized and flexible team player, with an entrepreneurial mindset to adapt to changing priorities and seize new opportunities.
• Excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to work independently to deliver results in an environment of multiple pressures and demands.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in financial services or finance-related compliance, policy or legislation; anti-money laundering; financial crime investigation, supervision or prosecution; or working with governments or large or multiple organisations to implement change, or similar.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office.