Financial Crime Assurance Manager | S3 | Compliance Monitoring & Testing, Non-Financial Risk | Glasg

Santander; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK is seeking a Financial Crime Assurance Manager to oversee compliance monitoring and testing across retail and corporate banking. This role involves leading reviews to ensure effective management of non-financial risks, producing insightful reports, and facilitating stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in compliance, excellent organizational skills, and knowledge of UK regulatory requirements. The position offers a hybrid working model with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive rewards

Wellbeing support

Flexible healthcare options

Volunteering opportunities

Global growth opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute compliance monitoring to assess effectiveness.
• Manage review teams ensuring accountability for testing and reporting.
• Produce high-quality reports communicating findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership in compliance reviews

Knowledge of UK regulatory framework

Organizational skills

Understanding of AML and compliance

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 (www.santander.com) 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 what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s 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 expect all our professionals at all levels 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 they protect the best interests of our customers, 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 bank’s systems and controls in delivering good customer outcomes and managing non‑financial conduct and regulatory risks across retail, business and corporate banking.

To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the planning and execution of CM to assess the effectiveness of the bank’s 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’LL 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.

It would also be nice for you 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. It’s 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 four 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 what’s possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

At Santander, we’re 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 sponsorship. You 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 – [e-mail]