Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £72,500 + Discretionary Bonus

Overview:

A regulated financial services outsourcing provider is seeking an experienced Financial Crime Manager to support the MLRO in managing financial crime operations for a key client account. The role involves oversight of second-line financial crime compliance processes, as well as coordination of both onshore and offshore teams.

This is a hybrid role based primarily in London, requiring in-office attendance twice a week, with occasional travel to other UK client sites.

About the Employer:

This regulated financial services outsourcing firm, authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), delivers a range of operational and technology-based services to clients across the pensions and investment management sectors. It operates as a distinct legal entity within a wider global technology services group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and conduct assurance testing on financial crime controls.

• Compile and present management information reports for internal and client-facing committees.

• Assess financial crime risk across business functions.

• Support the completion of the annual Financial Crime Risk Assessment (FCRA) and contribute to the MLRO report.

• Maintain and update second-line financial crime policies and training materials.

• Manage day-to-day activities of second-line compliance staff, including offshore teams.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in financial crime compliance within a second-line function.

• Proven experience in managing teams or individuals.

• In-depth knowledge of money laundering regulations.

• Familiarity with broader financial crime risks including bribery, corruption, tax evasion, and fraud.

Desirable Skills:

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional qualification.

• Experience in asset or wealth management, or retail financial advice firms.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing teams.