Senior Manager, Financial Crime & Compliance Strategy

National Wealth Fund Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Wealth Fund invites an experienced Senior Manager in Risk & Compliance to lead financial crime governance, policy, and second line controls across the portfolio. You will work closely with the Head of Compliance to shape strategy and deliver proactive risk management.

Hybrid role based in Leeds with a focus on due diligence, regulatory interpretation, and investigation leadership; you will mentor teams, report to executives, and drive continuous improvement across the 3LOD framework.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with a relevant professional qualification (e.g. ICA or CISI).
• Experience leading financial crime frameworks in regulated financial services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and embed the financial crime strategy and framework across the Fund.
• Act as a Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO) providing expert guidance.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify and mitigate financial crime risks.
• Lead investigations into complex financial crime incidents and report findings to senior management.
• Oversee customer due diligence for new and existing clients in line with FCA requirements.

Skills

Gravitas communication

Presentation skills

Clear written communication

Ambiguity tolerance

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree + ICA/CISI

Job description

The National Wealth Fund invites an experienced Senior Manager in Risk & Compliance to lead financial crime governance, policy, and second line controls across the portfolio. You will work closely with the Head of Compliance to shape strategy and deliver proactive risk management.

Hybrid role based in Leeds with a focus on due diligence, regulatory interpretation, and investigation leadership; you will mentor teams, report to executives, and drive continuous improvement across the 3LOD framework.