Financial Crime Manager

AXA UK; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Accessibility support

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking a dedicated Financial Crime Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continual enhancement of the Financial Crime Compliance Framework. You will provide expert guidance on sanctions and financial crime risks, collaborating with multiple business units to ensure robust controls and regulatory adherence.

You will work in a flexible hybrid model, balancing office days with remote work, and contribute to training programs to promote a strong risk-aware culture across

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in third-party and supplier risk management within financial services or regulated environments.
• Strong ability to analyse data and present risk insights to senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record implementing and embedding risk frameworks, policies, and controls.
• In-depth knowledge of FCA/PRA requirements for third-party and conduct risks.
• Leadership and coaching experience to develop teams and foster risk awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and ongoing enhancement of AXA UK's Financial Crime Compliance Framework.
• Act as SME on sanctions regimes (UK, EU, UN, OFAC) and oversee sanctions screening controls.
• Conduct sanctions and financial crime risk assessments and monitor control effectiveness.
• Prepare reports and metrics for senior management and governance forums.
• Support regulatory engagements, audits, and remediation activities related to financial crime.
• Deliver training on financial crime and sanctions to colleagues to raise awareness.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across risk, compliance, legal, and business units.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on necessary control updates.

Skills

Third-party risk mgmt

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Risk framework implementation

FCA/PRA knowledge

Leadership coaching

Job description

About AXA

AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.

About AXA

AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.

AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Financial Crime Manager to lead the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of AXA UK's Financial Crime Compliance Framework. This role provides expert guidance on sanctions compliance and other financial crime risks, working closely with various business units to ensure robust controls, regulatory adherence, and a strong culture of compliance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of AXA UK's Financial Crime Compliance Framework.
• Act as the subject matter expert on sanctions regimes (UK, EU, UN, OFAC) and oversee sanctions screening controls.
• Conduct financial crime and sanctions risk assessments, monitoring key risk indicators and control effectiveness.
• Prepare and present reports, metrics, and insights for senior management and governance forums.
• Support regulatory engagement, audits, and remediation activities related to financial crime matters.
• Assist in delivering financial crime and sanctions training programmes to promote awareness.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across the business, legal, risk, and compliance functions.
• Monitor changes in sanctions and financial crime regulations, advising on necessary control adjustments.

Work Arrangements

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) from December 2026. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in third-party, supplier, outsourcing, or operational risk management within financial services or similar regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of third-party business models, distribution, and associated operational risks.
• Proven ability to process, analyse, and present data to support risk decision-making and action planning.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and facilitate discussions.
• Experience in implementing or embedding risk frameworks, policies, and control standards across large organisations.
• Knowledge of FCA/PRA requirements and expectations relating to third-party and conduct risks.
• Delivery-focused, pragmatic, with a strong commercial outlook and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop teams and colleagues, fostering a risk-aware culture across diverse stakeholders.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge.