Senior Associate Financial Crime

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Greater London is looking for a skilled candidate to join their Financial Crime Team, focusing primarily on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a graduate-level education and 1-3 years of experience within financial services. The role involves advising clients on compliance strategies, developing policies, and training staff. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, private medical coverage, and volunteering days.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work to deadlines and interpret AML regulations.
• 1-3 years experience in risk management or compliance.
• Motivated self-starter with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide AML subject-matter advice to client-facing practice.
• Develop AML policy procedures and controls.
• Report suspicious activities and provide training.

Skills

Anti Money Laundering

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Compliance Risk Assessment

Education

Graduate level education

Tools

Dynamics AX

Job description

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients providing advice and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

In regulatory risk compliance at PwC you will focus on confirming adherence to regulatory requirements and mitigating risks for clients. You will provide guidance on compliance strategies and help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

About the role

The Financial Crime Team (FCT) forms part of PwCs Risk Management practice and sits within the Compliance Team. Its main purpose is to support the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Chief Compliance Officer in ensuring that the firm discharges its legal and regulatory responsibilities in the areas of anti‑money laundering (AML).

We offer a stimulating and challenging opportunity for individuals eager to gain hands‑on experience with PwCs approach to compliance disciplines with a particular focus on Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) regulation. This role provides valuable exposure to the firm’s diverse range of products and services while also fostering the development of transferable relationship‑management skills. You will engage directly with senior partners and staff on matters of regulatory compliance and sensitive client issues building a strong foundation for a successful career in professional services.

The successful candidate will report to the AML specialism leaders supporting the leaders’ activities and will be responsible for managing their own workload in consultation with the specialism leaders.

What your days will look like

You will have direct involvement in :

• the provision of AML subject‑matter advice and guidance to the client‑facing practice and our AML Central Support Team
• the development of AML policy procedures and controls
• suspicious activity reporting including guidance to the client‑facing practice
• awareness training and monitoring

The role is for you if you :

have appropriate hands‑on experience and aptitude for interpreting AML regulation and industry guidance

are enthusiastic about developing yourself and others

are highly motivated and confident to work independently but with support from more experienced subject‑matter experts

have a proven ability to work to deadlines

are ideally educated to graduate level and have one to three years experience within the risk management / compliance / forensic services functions of a professional or financial services firm

What you’ll receive from us :

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life our benefits are designed to add value and support recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office home and client site; private medical cover and 24 / 7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Anti‑Bribery, Anti‑Money Laundering, Compliance Business Ethics, Code of Ethics, Communication, Compliance and Governance, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Review, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training Controls, Compliance Creativity, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Protection Management (DPM), Disability Support, Embracing Change.

Key Skills

Anti Money Laundering, Dynamics AX, HR & Payroll, Corporate Communications, Instrumentation Engineering, Accident Investigation.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: Senior IC

Vacancy: 1

Travel Requirements: 0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No

Government Clearance Required: No