Senior Manager Financial Crime

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 firms 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 when 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 firms 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.