Financial Crime Risk & Compliance Associate (Hybrid Leeds)

National Wealth Fund; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive benefits

Learning opportunities

Job summary

National Wealth Fund seeks a Financial Crime Associate to join the Risk & Compliance function. The role leads elements of the financial crime strategy, supports second-line oversight, and manages due diligence on new transactions.

You will operate in a hybrid Leeds environment, collaborating with the team to embed a robust risk framework and ensure regulatory compliance across the Fund's portfolio.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in financial crime functions within regulated financial services.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and investigations related to financial crime.
• Experience managing stakeholders across the organisation.
• Experience in investment banking or infrastructure finance desirable.
• Regulatory exposure including UK sanctions, AML, and JMLSG guidance advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Compliance team in delivering the wider compliance strategy and policies.
• Develop and implement the Financial Crime strategy and framework.
• Perform customer due diligence in line with FCA and Money Laundering Regulations.
• Provide advice to the first line of defence on financial crime matters.
• Monitor effectiveness of financial crime controls and recommend improvements.
• Lead investigations into financial crime incidents and draft reports.
• Assist in audits and provide documentation to audit teams.
• Deliver training and awareness programs on financial crime prevention.
• Prepare regular reports on financial crime risks to committees and board.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation

Autonomy

Ambiguity tolerance

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree level education

Tools

CRM/Regulatory tools

Job description

National Wealth Fund seeks a Financial Crime Associate to join the Risk & Compliance function. The role leads elements of the financial crime strategy, supports second-line oversight, and manages due diligence on new transactions.

You will operate in a hybrid Leeds environment, collaborating with the team to embed a robust risk framework and ensure regulatory compliance across the Fund's portfolio.