Financial Crime & Compliance Manager

Michael Page Finance; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Birthday day off

33 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is recruiting an experienced Financial Crime Manager to support the Head of Compliance & MLRO, ownership of day-to-day financial crime activities, and deputise as Deputy MLRO as needed. The role involves leading AML monitoring, investigations and customer due diligence, while shaping the firm's financial crime programme.

You will work with senior leadership, govern regulatory engagements, and develop the compliance team in a hybrid Birmingham-based setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial crime within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of AML regulations and SAR obligations.
• Proven leadership and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day AML monitoring activities, investigations and customer due diligence reviews.
• Support the Head of Compliance & MLRO and deputise as Deputy MLRO when required.
• Review and enhance AML, fraud and financial crime policies and controls.
• Contribute to governance, risk assessment, audits and regulatory reviews.

Skills

AML & Financial Crime

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

ICA/ACAMS or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Crime professional to join a regulated organisation as a Financial Crime Manager, supporting the Head of Compliance & MLRO and taking ownership of day-to-day financial crime compliance activities.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and highly regulated business operating within a financial crime-sensitive environment. The organisation continues to invest heavily in its compliance and risk management framework and is looking for an ambitious professional to help strengthen AML, fraud prevention and financial crime controls across the business.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, contribute to regulatory governance and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the firm's financial crime programme.

This role offers a unique blend of responsibility, strategic influence and people leadership, making it ideal for somebody looking to broaden their AML expertise while developing their management and Deputy MLRO skills

Description

• Support the Head of Compliance & MLRO in the oversight and enhancement of the financial crime framework.
• Act as Deputy MLRO, deputising when required and providing senior guidance on financial crime matters.
• Lead day-to-day AML monitoring activities, investigations and customer due diligence reviews.
• Support the preparation and submission of SARs and management of complex financial crime escalations.
• Review and enhance AML, fraud and financial crime policies, procedures and controls.
• Contribute to governance, risk assessment, audit and regulatory review activities.
• Partner with stakeholders across operations, finance, technology and customer-facing functions to strengthen financial crime controls.
• Lead, coach and develop a small compliance team, ensuring regulatory obligations are met and capability continues to improve.

Profile

• Strong AML, financial crime and compliance experience gained within financial services, fintech, payments or a similarly regulated environment.
• Experience supporting complex AML investigations, escalations and regulatory requirements.
• A strong understanding of AML regulations, SAR obligations and financial crime governance.
• The ability to provide practical, commercially minded compliance guidance within a fast-paced environment.
• Previous leadership or management experience, with a track record of coaching and developing team members.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and decision-making skills.
• Professional qualifications such as ICA, ACAMS or equivalent would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• Salary: £50,000 to £55,000
• Bonus: Annual bonus paid up to 30%, twice annually
• Location: Birmingham City Centre
• Working pattern: Hybrid - 4 days onsite, 1day wfh
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Holiday: 33 days including bank holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday
• Significant Deputy MLRO exposure and succession-building experience
• Opportunity to lead and develop a compliance team
• Broad exposure across AML, fraud prevention, governance, risk management and regulatory engagement
• The chance to influence and enhance a growing financial crime framework while working closely with senior leadership.