Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst, Specialist

Vanguard; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst, Specialist to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role is pivotal in supporting the anti-financial crime framework, where you will review policies, manage risks, and deliver training. Your expertise will help shape compliance strategies and ensure the organization adheres to AML and sanctions regulations. With a hybrid working model, you will enjoy flexibility while collaborating with colleagues. If you have a passion for compliance and a keen analytical mind, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial crime roles, preferably in asset management.
• Strong knowledge of AML, sanctions, and anti-bribery regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Client Operations to manage financial crime risks.
• Enhance Vanguard’s anti-financial crime framework and policies.

Skills

AML regulations

Sanctions compliance

Anti-bribery regulations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst, Specialist

Vanguard Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Role Overview

The Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst, Specialist will work closely with the Client Operations teams, supporting Vanguard's anti-financial crime framework, reviewing policies, advising on day-to-day issues, and managing financial crime risks. The role involves creating and delivering training, maintaining risk assessment models, analyzing management information, and representing the team externally.

Key Responsibilities

1. Collaborate daily with Client Operations as a specialist resource.
2. Enhance and maintain Vanguard’s anti-financial crime framework.
3. Review and update Anti-Financial Crime policies, standards, and procedures.
4. Advise the business on financial crime issues, including sanctions and escalations.
5. Identify and manage emerging financial crime risks.
6. Create and deliver financial crime training, including face-to-face sessions.
7. Maintain risk assessment models for AML, Sanctions, and Bribery & Corruption.
8. Analyze AFC management information and prepare presentations for boards and risk committees.
9. Participate in ad hoc projects related to financial crime.
10. Represent the team at client visits, forums, and external meetings.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar financial crime role, preferably within asset management.
• Strong knowledge of AML, sanctions, anti-bribery, and related regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders and articulating complex issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively, independently, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Vanguard does not sponsor visas for this position. The company employs a hybrid working model, balancing flexibility with in-person collaboration. The role is classified as Mid-Senior level, full-time, within the Legal job function.