European Financial Crime Compliance Lead

Vanguard Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior Manager - Financial Crime Compliance to build and maintain the AFC Framework for Europe, ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations. This role involves strategic oversight, policy development, and cross-functional leadership to mitigate financial crime risks across jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial crime compliance, strong leadership skills, and exceptional communication abilities. The firm promotes a hybrid working model for enhanced flexibility and collaboration.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience in Financial Crime Compliance, within a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in high-impact decision-making.
• Deep understanding of risk and control frameworks relevant to Financial Crime.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the AFC Framework for Europe, ensuring it meets regulatory expectations.
• Lead the development and maintenance of AFC policies and standards.
• Act as a subject-matter expert for AML/CTF, Sanctions, and other financial crime risks.

Skills

Financial Crime Compliance experience

Leadership and judgment

Communication and influencing skills

Education

Professional qualifications (ICA, ACAMS)

Job description

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior Manager - Financial Crime Compliance to build and maintain the AFC Framework for Europe, ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations. This role involves strategic oversight, policy development, and cross-functional leadership to mitigate financial crime risks across jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial crime compliance, strong leadership skills, and exceptional communication abilities. The firm promotes a hybrid working model for enhanced flexibility and collaboration.