Banks ' crime fighters want to quit their jobsBanks could face an exodus of crime-fighting staff, as most compliance officers-who are responsible for making sure banks obey the law-want to quit their jobs.According to a study from the British Bankers ' Association and LexisNexis, the biggest worry for regulatory, compliance, anti-money laundering staff is the risk that they could go to jail if they fail to stop rogue colleagues breaking the law.As a result, 54 percent say they would leave the industry if an opportunity arose.Banks have been recruiting compliance staff vigorously in recent years to cope with the rise in self-regulation, including rules designed to crack down on Libor manipulation, tougher rules on bonuses, stricter anti-money laundering controls and tighter affordability criteria on mortgages.Failures in these areas have cost banks dear. The PPI mis-selling scandal has cost Britain's banks was £ 24bn so far, while the global investment banking industry overall has paid $ 219bn in litigation costs from 2009 to 2014, according to a new study from credit ratings agency Moody's.A shortage of relevant skills has driven pay up sharply as a result of the imbalance of supply and demand. According to recruiters Robert Half, junior compliance staff can expect to see their pay rise by an average of 6.8 percent on the year, with similar pay rises seen for senior operational risk staff.As a result, the report found that major international banks are spending £ 700 m to £ 1bn per year on financial crime compliance. Yet staffs are still thinking of quitting because of the extraordinary pressures of the job.
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