Financial Crime Advisory Manager

TN United Kingdom; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Financial Crime Manager to enhance compliance frameworks within a dynamic environment. This role involves implementing controls to meet regulatory obligations, managing stakeholder communications, and ensuring compliance with financial crime regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a proven track record in financial crime compliance. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and fosters an inclusive culture, offering hybrid working arrangements that promote work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Office in a Box Home Kit

Vodafone Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services at manager level, specializing in financial crime compliance.
• Proven expertise in sanctions, AML, and ABC advisory.

Responsibilities

• Implement effective controls to meet regulatory obligations and maintain compliance.
• Collaborate across the business to find compliant solutions to financial crime challenges.

Skills

Financial Crime Compliance

AML (Anti-Money Laundering)

Sanctions Advisory

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Professional Certification in Compliance

Job description

Location: Newbury or London, hybrid working
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time hours per week – Mon to Fri

At Vodafone UK, we believe that collaboration and connection with colleagues lead to great achievements. Our hybrid working approach offers flexibility, allowing employees to work both in the office and remotely. Typically, employees are expected to come into the office 2-3 days per week, averaging 8 days a month. Our 'Office in a Box' home working kit provides all necessary equipment, regardless of location.

Who We Are

Vodafone UK values diversity as a core aspect of our identity. As a certified Great Place to Work, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the communities and customers we serve.

Join Vodafone UK's Corporate support functions, which provide central expertise and guidance across UK and Group operations. We support digital growth and business success through our dedicated teams.

What you'll do

The Financial Crime Manager will support the Senior Compliance and Financial Crime Advice Manager in establishing a strong compliance framework across Vodafone UK products and channels. Responsibilities include implementing effective controls to meet regulatory obligations, providing clear regulatory interpretations, and maintaining compliance within legal and risk parameters.

• Assist in designing and implementing operational models for managing financial crime risk and compliance, including policy and governance lifecycle management across Vodafone UK.
• Maintain constructive dialogue with regulators such as the NCA and FCA, ensuring compliance with reporting obligations.
• Collaborate across the business and group to find compliant solutions to financial crime regulatory challenges.
• Lead annual risk assessments across financial crime compliance disciplines and ensure effective governance and reporting, including KPIs/KRIs, MLRO reports, and escalation of issues.
• Manage regulatory reporting obligations, including suspicious activity reports, breach reports, and FCA RE-CRIM reporting.
• Oversee the delivery of strategic action plans to address compliance gaps and improve controls following audits or monitoring.
• Develop and deliver training on financial crime topics, supported by Learning & Development.
• Manage stakeholder communications at all levels, maintaining positive relationships and promoting understanding of compliance requirements.
• Partner with the first line of defense to implement strategic actions and close compliance gaps identified through monitoring or audits.
• Provide timely advice to senior stakeholders on sensitive financial crime compliance issues, including preparations for engagements with government departments like OFSI.

Who you are

• Experience in a similar financial services role at manager level, specializing in financial crime or compliance.
• Proven expertise in sanctions, AML, and ABC advisory within a business-partnering context.
• Strong knowledge of sanctions, AML, ABC systems and technology.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills, with experience in policy development and senior management support.
• Experience liaising with regulators and external bodies in financial crime compliance, familiar with relevant policies and legislation.
• Advanced stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and handle sensitive discussions.