Financial Crime Senior Manager

Financial Crime Manager
Location: Remote
Salary: £80k-£95k DOE PA
Contract Type: 12-18 month FTC

Are you a Financial Crime expert looking to lead and embed a culture of risk awareness within a dynamic organisation? We are seeking a Financial Crime Manager to drive financial crime risk management, oversee compliance, and support strategic projects while ensuring operational readiness and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Framework & Policy: Design and implement the Financial Crime framework, tools, and mechanisms.
2. Risk & Compliance: Identify and manage financial crime risks, ensuring compliance with AML and fraud regulations.
3. Leadership & Oversight: Provide expert guidance to Financial Crime Analysts (1st & 2nd line) and conduct assurance reviews.
4. Training & Development: Ensure staff are trained and maintain high financial crime risk awareness.
5. Regulatory & Investigations: Manage high-risk escalations, including PEP approvals, sanction referrals, and regulatory engagements.
6. Quality & Assurance: Perform monthly RCSA checks and assurance work over 1st Line teams.

What We're Looking For:

1. Experience in a regulated industry.
2. Strong understanding of financial crime policy, legislation, and risk management.
3. Proven experience in financial crime oversight or management roles.
4. Knowledge of Business Process Services and Financial Services environments.
5. Ability to work with senior stakeholders, auditors, and third-party suppliers.

Why Join Us?

1. Opportunity to shape financial crime strategy and frameworks.
2. Work closely with senior management, including the Financial Crime Director (MLRO).
3. Engage with high-profile clients and regulatory bodies.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now.