Financial Crime Compliance Operations Manager
This is a great job for someone who has thorough knowledge and demonstrable application of AML, CTF, ABC, Fraud, Facilitation of Tax Evasion and Sanctions within asset management (in wholesale, intermediated and direct retail distribution channels) and related real asset activity.
A bit about the job:
We are seeking a dynamic individual to support the management and leadership of our specialist AI Financial Crime Compliance Operations Team. This role plays a critical part in managing financial crime risks in line with internal guidelines and external regulations, ensuring the business and its clients are protected through a risk-based approach to due diligence and monitoring. You will contribute to a centre of excellence for Financial Crime Compliance across all asset classes, including oversight of third-party activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to challenge and promote financial crime policies, deliver improved AML procedures, and embed risk considerations into decision-making. You’ll be recognised for your analytical insight, technical support, and the value you add to the business, with positive stakeholder feedback and strong relationships across business units. Key responsibilities include effective risk management, timely issue resolution, regulatory compliance, and escalation of material events. A commitment to continuous self-development and the provision of expert technical advice to colleagues is essential.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
Degree level education
International Compliance Association Financial Crime qualifications, or equivalent professional qualification or experience.
Appropriate experience working in Financial Crime, ideally specialising in anti-money laundering within the financial services industry.
Recognised as a subject matter expert whose opinions are actively sought.
Sound knowledge of sanctions and politically exposed persons screening systems and transaction monitoring systems.
What you’ll get for this role:
Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
Eligibility for annual performance bonus
Family friendly parental and carer’s leave
Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
Up to 40% discount for Aviva products
Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars
Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
21 volunteering hours per year
Aviva is for everyone:
We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.
We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.
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