Financial Crime Leader - AML & Sanctions (Hybrid)

Nationwide Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Annual bonus program

Training and development support

Salary sacrifice benefits

Life assurance

Wellbeing resources

Volunteering days

Job summary

Nationwide Group is seeking a Financial Crime Manager to lead a team of investigators, protecting customers and the business from financial crime while delivering risk-aware outcomes.

You'll apply AML, sanctions and CDD expertise, coach colleagues, and collaborate with stakeholders across the business to drive continuous improvement in controls and processes. The role offers hybrid working with Glasgow or Northampton offices.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Financial Crime, AML, Sanctions or CDD.
• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and risk-based decision making.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of investigators to deliver compliant outcomes.
• Oversee complex investigations and high‑risk cases with timely, customer‑focused decisions.
• Develop and improve financial crime controls and processes across the operation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in risk management.

Skills

Financial crime expertise

People leadership

AML knowledge

Sanctions

CDD knowledge

Stakeholder management

Job description

Nationwide Group is seeking a Financial Crime Manager to lead a team of investigators, protecting customers and the business from financial crime while delivering risk-aware outcomes.

You'll apply AML, sanctions and CDD expertise, coach colleagues, and collaborate with stakeholders across the business to drive continuous improvement in controls and processes. The role offers hybrid working with Glasgow or Northampton offices.