Senior Manager Financial Crime

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in the UK seeks a Senior Associate to join their Financial Crime Team. The role focuses on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and entails direct involvement in enhancing client experiences and providing regulatory advice. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and communication skills, have hands-on experience in AML compliance, and be educated to degree level with relevant professional certifications. This position offers a unique opportunity for career development within the field of compliance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience and the ability to interpret AML regulations.
• Experience in team management and strong leadership skills.
• Competency in writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhance client AML experience with technology solutions.
• Provide AML subject-matter advice to client-facing practice.
• Develop AML policies and respond to regulatory initiatives.

Skills

Hands-on experience in AML/Financial Crime

Team management and leadership

Communication with impact

Technical writing skills

Education

Graduate degree

Professional qualification from International Compliance Association

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry / Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

About the role

The Financial Crime Team (FCT) forms part of PwC’s 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 PwC’s 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 directly to and support the Deputy MLRO. They will be responsible for managing their own workload in consultation with the Deputy MLRO and will stand in for a specialism leader – ensuring that all relevant matters are brought to the attention of the Deputy MLRO and MLRO.

What your days will look like

You will have direct involvement in:

• How we enhance the client AML experience using technology solutions such as screening tools.
• The provision of AML subject‑matter advice and guidance to the client‑facing practice.
• Formulation of the firm’s response to regulatory initiatives.
• The development of AML policy procedures and controls.
• Supporting leading and delivering team objectives and wider Risk Management strategic priorities.
• Awareness training and monitoring.

The role is for you if you:

• Have appropriate hands‑on experience and an aptitude for digesting and interpreting regulation and industry guidance (preferably in AML / Financial Crime) to formulate appropriate policies and controls.
• Have experience of team management and leadership.
• Communicate with impact and empathy to individuals at all levels of seniority.
• Demonstrate courage, integrity and the confidence to make independent decisions.
• Are enthusiastic about developing yourself and others.
• Have strong technical writing and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to work to deadlines.
• Are educated to graduate level and hold a professional qualification from the International Compliance Association or an alternative relevant professional body.

Education (if blank degree and / or field of study not specified)

Degrees / Field of Study required:

Degrees / Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

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
• 30 more

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Government Clearance Required

Job Posting End Date

Required Experience

Senior Manager

Key Skills

• B2B Sales
• Arabic Speaking
• Adobe Flash
• Executive Support
• BI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1