Sanctions & Financial Crime Lead — Hybrid

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

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