Financial Crime Assurance Manager | S3 | Compliance Monitoring & Testing, Non-Financial Risk | [...]

Banco Santander; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution is seeking a Financial Crime Assurance Manager in Glasgow. The role involves leading compliance monitoring reviews, managing review teams, and producing reports that communicate findings to stakeholders. Candidates must have strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of UK financial regulations. This is a full-time position offering competitive rewards and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wellbeing support

Flexible healthcare options

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead end-to-end risk-based compliance reviews focusing on non-financial conduct and regulatory risks.
• In-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework of the UK financial services industry.
• Excellent organization skills and risk management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of Compliance Monitoring to assess effectiveness.
• Manage review teams and ensure accountability for scoping and reporting.
• Produce high-quality reports communicating findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership in compliance reviews

Regulatory knowledge

Organization skills

Analytical skills

Education

ICA Diploma or similar

Job description

Financial Crime Assurance Manager S3 Compliance Monitoring & Testing Non-Financial Risk Glasgow Manchester or Milton Keynes

Country: United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE

Santander ( ) is evolving from a global high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking innovation and the courage to challenge whats possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. Its a chance for driven professionals to grow learn and make a real difference .

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper . We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Santander UK is looking for a Financial Crime Assurance Manager based out of Glasgow Manchester or Milton Keynes .

The Compliance & Non-Financial Risk (CNFR) function has a key role in helping Santander UK to manage and minimise its exposure to conduct and regulatory risk. The role of the Compliance Monitoring & Testing team is to help the business in ensuring that they protect the best interests of our customers that they maintain a high level of integrity in complying with the requirements of the FCA or other regulators whilst remaining commercial.

The Monitoring and Testing Manager will be responsible for leading the design and execution of Compliance Monitoring (CM) reviews which assess and provide assurance over the effectiveness of the banks systems and controls in delivering good customer outcomes and managing non-financial conduct and regulatory risks across retail business and corporate banking.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading the planning and execution of CM to assess the effectiveness of the banks systems and controls to deliver good customer outcomes and manage non-financial conduct and regulatory risks.
• Managing review teams ensuring full accountability for scoping testing and reporting considering FCA and other consumer-focused regulatory requirements.
• Recommending and overseeing the execution of appropriate and timely actions to enhance control frameworks and improve customer outcomes.
• Producing high-quality reports which communicate findings risks and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Utilising effective stakeholder management and leadership including formal stakeholder engagement and management at all levels of the business.
• Supporting the development and ongoing maintenance of the risk-based Compliance Monitoring Plan and associated methodology.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We're enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge skills and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Professional Experience

• Proven ability to lead end-to-end risk-based compliance reviews focusing on non-financial conduct and regulatory risks including planning testing and reporting.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework of the UK financial services industry the political and economic environment and industry trends and best practice across retail and commercial banking.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to develop risk management strategies and processes.
• Excellent understanding of UK regulatory requirements across non-financial Risk including AML ABC FoTE Sanctions etc.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate and communicate complex issues.

Nice to have

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Well-developed interpersonal and influencing skills enabling effective collaboration across teams and functions at a senior level.
• A pro-active detail-oriented approach to work ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in assessments.
• Excellent project and time management skills effective at prioritising and leading others.

Education

ICA Diploma or similar (Preferred but not essential)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day and we make sure you feel valued supported and rewarded in return.

Here recognition goes beyond pay. Its about the pride you feel in your work the impact you have on customers and communities and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive personally and professionally.

Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.

Wellbeing that goes beyond work we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical mental social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps discounted gym and fitness access weekly online classes flexible healthcare and mental health support.

Support for every life stage from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond with enhanced family leave childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.

Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.

Global growth opportunities to shape your career learn new skills and explore whats possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

At Santander were proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone regardless of age gender disability civil status race religion or sexual orientation.

We're committed to creating a recruitment experience that's accessible fair and welcoming for all candidates.

We want our people to thrive at work and at home while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

To make this possible our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).

When applying please consider the travel distance time and cost to your chosen office location(s).

We welcome applications on the understanding that should you be offered this role there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in then please apply.

For further Guidance please visit Internal Mobility - Candidate Guidance.

If you want to know more about the opportunity :

Please contact Amanda Toop

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1