Financial Crime Associate — Hybrid (12m FTC)

National Wealth Fund; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National Wealth Fund seeks a Financial Crime Associate to join the Risk & Compliance function in Leeds. The role focuses on enhancing the financial crime framework, conducting due diligence, and supporting the oversight of regulatory requirements across the portfolio.

The successful candidate will lead second-line activities, advise the first line, and contribute to audits, training, and horizon scanning. Hybrid working with a Leeds presence is required.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a financial crime function within regulated financial services.
• Experience in risk assessments and investigations related to financial crime.
• Experience in stakeholder management.
• Experience in investment banking or infrastructure finance is desirable.
• Public sector regulation or government experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Compliance team in delivering the wider Compliance strategy and policies.
• Develop and implement the Financial Crime strategy and framework.
• Perform client risk assessments and financial crime risk assessments.
• Undertake customer due diligence in line with FCA requirements and regulations.
• Advise first line of defence on financial crime matters to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor the effectiveness of financial crime controls and recommend improvements.
• Assist in investigations and draft reports to Compliance management.
• Participate in audits and coordinate with audit teams to address findings.
• Contribute to training and awareness programs on financial crime prevention.
• Prepare regular reports on financial crime risks to Executives and the Board.

Skills

Financial crime

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

Degree level

ICA/CISI qualification

Job description

National Wealth Fund seeks a Financial Crime Associate to join the Risk & Compliance function in Leeds. The role focuses on enhancing the financial crime framework, conducting due diligence, and supporting the oversight of regulatory requirements across the portfolio.

The successful candidate will lead second-line activities, advise the first line, and contribute to audits, training, and horizon scanning. Hybrid working with a Leeds presence is required.