Overview
More than you expected
The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 people in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.
Role
Senior Manager, CDD Policy & Advisory
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Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
A look into the role
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 supporting 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
* Support the development, maintenance, and implementation of CDD policy and standards to ensure a robust, risk-aligned, and efficient framework while meeting regulatory expectations.
* Provide ongoing advisory support on complex corporate/entity due diligence and related decision-making.
* Lead and manage the training strategy for the CDD team and contribute to training and capability-building initiatives related to CDD.
* Drive consistency, quality, and client experience through policy and guidance documents and stakeholder collaboration.
* Support ongoing change including CDD transformation initiatives and broader onboarding improvements.
Qualifications
* Extensive experience at Manager/Senior Manager level in CDD/AML policy roles in UK regulated firms, with experience advising 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 success in managing and supporting change, including CDD transformation initiatives.
Culture and What We Offer
Embracing uniqueness, Grant Thornton values contributions from all people. We strive to deliver the right thing for everyone and build an inclusive culture where difference is valued and colleagues are respected to perform at their best. Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and what you bring to our firm. We give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. We’re happy to consider flexible working options for all roles and will support a healthy work-life balance. The impact you can make goes beyond your day job, including opportunities such as secondments, fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world. This drive to do the right thing is rooted in our firm’s values—purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations, doing what’s right for the firm, our clients, our people, and themselves.
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