Overview
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The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. We are a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first, delivering expertise that goes beyond. We are personal, proactive, and agile.
Role description
The Financial Crime team, led by the firm’s MLRO, provides oversight and support to the firm on managing financial crime risk and compliance. Reporting to the Head of Client Due Diligence Policy & Advisory, the team leads on the development, maintenance, and implementation of our CDD policy and standards, ensuring our CDD framework is robust, risk-aligned, and operationally efficient while meeting regulatory expectations. The team also leads the training strategy for the CDD team and supports a professional approach to client outreach, helping drive consistency, quality, and client experience. This is a senior role requiring deep subject matter expertise and strategic thinking. The role will support ongoing change on CDD and wider onboarding.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to the development, maintenance and implementation of CDD policy and standards.
* Support the creation and delivery of training and capability-building initiatives related to CDD.
* Provide advice and decision-making on complex corporate/entity due diligence.
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive policy, standards and guidance documents.
* Support CDD transformation initiatives and wider onboarding changes.
Qualifications / Requirements
* CDD/AML policy experience in UK regulated firms with the ability to advise and decide on complex corporate/entity due diligence.
* Deep understanding of global CDD/KYC regulatory frameworks, industry best practices and technology including automation and AI.
* Strong track record in drafting, implementing, and managing policy, standards and guidance documents.
* Experience designing and leading training and capability-building initiatives related to CDD.
* Experience influencing senior stakeholders.
* Proven ability to manage and support change including CDD transformation initiatives.
Why join us
We value uniqueness and build an inclusive culture where colleagues contribute and perform at their best. We value difference and respect our people, interacting with leaders who are interested in you and what you bring to the firm. We offer flexibility and a balance between work and life, and we support giving back to society and developing people’s potential.
Seniority and employment
* Senior Manager
* Full-time
Job function & industry
* Job function: Finance and Sales
* Industry: Accounting
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