Manager, Financial Crime & Investigations

VISTRA; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Financial Crime & Investigations to lead efforts in managing risks associated with regulatory engagement. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic team, focusing on compliance, risk management, and investigations. You'll be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities, implementing controls, and ensuring adherence to AML regulations. Join a forward-thinking company that values progress and collaboration, and be part of a culture that empowers you to thrive and make a difference in the global business landscape.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Pension scheme with contributions

Life assurance

Income protection

Season ticket loan

Ride to work scheme

Birthday leave

Option to buy additional leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in TCSPs or relevant industry.
• Advanced knowledge of KYC/AML standards and investigations.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial crime risks and regulatory inspections.
• Implement controls to mitigate financial crime risks.
• Advise on compliance with AML/CFT and sanctions laws.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

KYC/AML Standards

Regulatory Compliance

Business Analysis

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Risk & Compliance qualifications

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Job Description

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra, our purpose is progress. We believe our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress. We exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

Progress happens when people come together and take action. We’re committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Manager, Financial Crime & Investigations. This full-time, permanent position is based in the UK and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact on our Global Incorporations department and its growth.

Purpose of Role

The Financial Crime & Investigations Manager is responsible for managing risks arising from regulatory engagement and 1st line activities related to financial crime. This includes managing regulatory inspections (pre & post), business and MLRO training & engagement, suspicious activity reporting, investigations from 1st Line activities, and acting as a point of escalation for sanctions, high-risk clients/instructions, or other financial crime-related incidents referred from the team and the business.

Scope

• Financial Crime Risk
• Regulatory Risk

Key Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities related to AML, sanctions, fraud, bribery, and market abuse.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes impacting the business.
• Implement controls to mitigate financial crime risks (fraud detection, KYC/CDD enhancements).
• Ensure compliance with AML/CFT, sanctions screening, and anti-bribery laws.
• Manage regulatory inspections, including preparation, coordination, and follow-up.
• Advise on responses to regulatory questionnaires.
• Handle regulatory requests to authorities.
• Act as escalation point for sanctions, high-risk client referrals, and suspicious activity reports.
• Investigate financial crime incidents.
• Conduct Business Risk Self-Assessments and report findings to senior management.
• Monitor and mitigate financial crime risks across the business unit.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Internal Audit to address gaps.
• Promote a risk-aware culture through training.
• Advise on red flags, SARs, and risk-based decisions.

Attributes & Technical Skills

• Leadership experience in high-pressure environments.
• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and commercial skills.
• Experience working across cultures in a global environment.
• Advanced knowledge of KYC/AML standards.
• Experience handling SARs and investigations.
• Strategic awareness and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of client onboarding, KYC & screening processes.
• Diplomacy and good judgment in leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with technology and business teams.
• Strong organizational skills for managing priorities.
• Interpersonal skills for relationship building.
• Business analysis and problem-solving skills.

Relevant Experience

• At least 7 years in TCSPs or relevant industry.
• Leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Understanding of clients, services, processes, and data.
• Experience with operational improvements.
• Experience with financial/professional services systems.
• Engagement with offshore regulators.
• Business analysis experience.
• Fluency in English.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Relevant qualifications/memberships (desirable).
• Risk & Compliance qualifications (desirable).

Company Benefits

• 25 days annual leave.
• Private medical insurance.
• Health cash plan.
• Pension scheme with contributions.
• Life assurance.
• Income protection.
• Season ticket loan.
• Ride to work scheme.
• Birthday leave.
• Option to buy additional leave.

If you’re excited to work with us, apply or contact our Talent Acquisition team. We aim to create a great workplace where everyone can thrive. Join us on this exciting journey!

Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal