Financial Crime Controls and Advisory Specialist - #2168251

Financial Crime Controls and Advisory Specialist
Location: Manchester
Role Type: Permanent
Work Setup: Hybrid - 3 days in the office (Tuesday to Thursday)

Who We Are
Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment firms, dedicated to helping clients achieve lasting financial success. Established in 1975, its unique ownership structure-where funds own the company and investors own the funds-ensures all efforts are focused on client outcomes. Known for integrity, innovation, and low-cost investing, fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers employees to make a meaningful impact globally.

What You'll Do

• Provide subject matter expertise across Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), Tax Evasion Facilitation and Counter-Terrorist Financing.
• Assess financial crime risks relating to new products, services and business initiatives.
• Advise on regulatory developments, emerging threats and their impact on financial crime controls.
• Support Business-Wide Risk Assessment (BWRA) and RCSA activities, including risk assessments, control testing and gap analysis.
• Provide financial crime advice and constructive challenge across strategic change projects and working groups.
• Investigate control failures, conduct root cause analysis and track remediation actions to completion.
• Enhance policies, procedures and controls, while supporting governance reporting and promoting a strong risk culture.

What You Bring

• Strong practical knowledge of AML, sanctions and CDD/EDD requirements.
• Understanding of UK financial crime regulations, including Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs), JMLSG guidance, OFSI requirements and FCA expectations.
• Experience conducting financial crime risk assessments and supporting RCSA activities.
• Proven ability to assess control design and effectiveness, identify gaps and recommend enhancements.
• Experience developing and maintaining financial crime policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective stakeholder management, influencing and constructive challenge skills; relevant ICA or ACAMS qualifications are desirable.

What's Next
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

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