Strategic Policy Complex Advisory Manager | S3 | FC Advisory | Milton Keynes

Santander USA; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Strategic Policy Complex Advisory Manager in Milton Keynes. The role involves coordinating complex advisory queries, ensuring policy adherence, and engaging with stakeholders. Competitive salary with benefits including a car allowance and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Discretionary performance bonus

8% pension contribution

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

£6,000 annual car allowance

Company-funded private medical insurance

Death-in-service benefits

Income protection

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Participation in share plans

Qualifications

• Subject Matter Expert in Anti Money Laundering, Sanctions, or ABC/FOTE.
• Experience in policy creation at managerial level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate L2 ECR analysis of relationships within Reputational Risk Process.
• Manage complex advisory queries across multiple policy areas or emerging risks.
• Lead planning and delivery of team communications.

Skills

Anti Money Laundering

Sanctions

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

Strategic Policy Complex Advisory Manager | S3 | FC Advisory | Milton Keynes

Pay: Competitive

Location: Milton Keynes, England

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: Req1154884
• Role: Strategic Policy Complex Advisory Manager | S3 | FC Advisory | Milton Keynes

What you will be doing

This role is offered on a Site Based Contract with a Hybrid Working Pattern, which can be discussed with the recruitment team during the hiring process.

You will serve as a key contact for external policy and engagement expertise, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure policy adherence. You will stay updated on changes in Financial Crime regulation, legislation, and guidance, and be able to interpret and communicate these in a clear business context.

The difference you’ll make

• Coordinate L2 ECR analysis of relationships within Reputational Risk Process.
• Manage complex advisory queries across multiple policy areas or emerging risks.
• Provide initial guidance on queries from team mailbox and advise the team lead.
• Lead planning and delivery of team communications, including newsletters.
• Review and recommend actions for PAF and PIAP, briefing senior management as needed.
• Support reporting for senior committees, including Board and other forums.

What you’ll bring

• Subject Matter Expert in Anti Money Laundering, Sanctions, or ABC/FOTE.
• Deep or broad understanding of financial crime industry and related political/economic environment.

Additional desirable qualities

• Experience in policy creation at managerial level.
• Strong attention to detail, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent analytical, interpretative, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in developing relationships with senior stakeholders.

Additional information

This is a permanent position based in Milton Keynes.

Everyday Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel valued and supported to succeed, reflecting our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary with a discretionary performance bonus.
• 8% pension contribution, with options for higher contributions and cash alternatives.
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years, with options to purchase additional days.
• £6,000 annual car allowance.
• Company-funded private medical insurance and voluntary healthcare benefits.
• Additional benefits include death-in-service, income protection, life assurance, and critical illness cover.
• Participation in share plans.

Next steps

If interested, please apply. For assistance in the recruitment process, contact [e-mail] or call 0870 414 9080.

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