Join a leading financial services organisation in a key role as Senior Financial Crime Manager. In this varied role you will make a significant impact on the commitment to excellence and integrity in financial operations and act as deputy MLRO.

Position Overview: As the Senior Financial Crime Manager, you'll ensure strict adherence to regulatory guidelines, playing a crucial role in safeguarding the organisation and its subsidiaries from financial crime risks.

Reporting Line: Directly reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, you'll contribute to the robust compliance framework.

Direct Reports: Lead and manage a collaborative team of individuals, fostering high performance and proactive management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to Fraud Prevention Guidelines and Financial Crime Policy.
• Serve as Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer with the aim of obtaining FCA approval as MLRO (SMF17).
• Conduct proactive horizon scanning for financial crime risks.
• Develop and author the Financial Crime Risk Management Framework.
• Lead the Financial Crime Team, overseeing investigations and transaction monitoring.
• Provide expertise for Society change initiatives and represent the Society on trade body panels.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of financial crime/AML experience within a financial institution.
• Capability to work towards FCA approval as MLRO (SMF17).
• Exceptional communication skills for conveying technical information.
• Possess a relevant Financial Crime/AML qualification (Certificate level minimum).
• Desirable experience with database mining techniques and Fraud Detection systems.
• Advantageous experience in Mortgage Fraud and Online transactional fraud.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Proven leadership with a minimum of 3 years in a team management role.

Please reach out to discuss this unique opportunity further. This is a hybrid opportunity where you will have the flexibility to balance your work and life whilst combatting financial crime.