Senior Financial Crime Controls & Advisory Specialist

The Vanguard Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vanguard Group is seeking a Financial Crime Controls & Advisory Specialist to partner with stakeholders in strengthening the financial crime control framework and advising on risks, controls, and regulatory expectations. The role emphasizes risk assessments, control design, and governance within a hybrid work model.

You will provide subject matter expertise on AML, sanctions, and related risks, support BWRA and RCSA activities, and drive continuous improvement across risk management,

Qualifications

• Experience conducting financial crime risk assessments.
• Ability to design, implement and enhance controls.
• Knowledge of MLRs, JMLSG, OFSI and FCA expectations.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Effective stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME on AML, Sanctions, ABC, and related risks.
• Assess financial crime implications of new products and initiatives.
• Advise on regulatory changes and threats.
• Support BWRA risk assessments and mitigations.
• Contribute to RCSA activities and control testing.
• Governance and enhancement of financial crime procedures.
• Investigate incidents and track remediation.
• Report to senior management on key risks and remediation.

Skills

AML & Sanctions

CDD/EDD

UK regulatory knowledge

Risk assessments

Control design & governance

Stakeholder management

Analytical & investigative

Education

ICA Advanced Certificate

ICA Diploma

ACAMS

Job description

The Vanguard Group is seeking a Financial Crime Controls & Advisory Specialist to partner with stakeholders in strengthening the financial crime control framework and advising on risks, controls, and regulatory expectations. The role emphasizes risk assessments, control design, and governance within a hybrid work model.

You will provide subject matter expertise on AML, sanctions, and related risks, support BWRA and RCSA activities, and drive continuous improvement across risk management,