We’re recruiting for an innovative technology-driven bank redefining global banking and payments infrastructure. Their mission is to build a seamless, borderless economic future, and we need a Financial Crime Risk Manager who shares our passion for pioneering positive change.
5 DAYS A WEEK IN THE OFFICE - please only apply if you are happy to do this
About the Role As part of the Financial Crime Risk team within our second Line of Defence, you'll work to strengthen and embed our Financial Crime Risk Policies and Standards framework. Reporting to the Financial Crime Risk Director and MLRO, you’ll play a vital role in supporting and challenging first-line teams, monitoring compliance, and ensuring the bank’s resilience against financial crime risks. You’ll collaborate closely with business stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and helping to drive compliance with AML, Sanctions, Anti-Tax Evasion, Anti-Bribery & Corruption (AB&C), and Fraud policies.
What You’ll Do
* Provide expert advice, challenge, and guidance on Financial Crime Risk Policies to first-line teams.
* Assess escalations on high-risk client relationships and transactions.
* Support the MLRO in embedding our Financial Crime Risk framework and continuously enhance compliance practices.
* Analyse key risk trends and prepare comprehensive reports for senior management and Board committees.
* Lead core initiatives, including risk assessments, compliance testing, policy updates, and training sessions.
What You’ll Bring
* Experience: At least 3 years in a second-line financial crime risk role, ideally within policy and advisory.
* Expertise: Deep knowledge of UK regulatory requirements across AML, Sanctions, and financial crime risk elements.
* Skills: Outstanding stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence effectively across levels.
* Attributes: Detail-oriented, resilient under pressure, decisive, and committed to high-quality standards.