Financial Crime Risk Assessment Manager – People Leader (AVP / VP) Northampton

Financial Crime Risk Assessment Manager – People Leader (AVP / VP) Northampton

Northampton Full-Time 55000 - 70000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead investigations and manage high-risk banking client relationships to combat financial crime.
  • Company: Join Delta Capita, a forward-thinking employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
  • Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: This is a 10-month fixed-term contract with ongoing selection processes.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in financial integrity while developing your leadership skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in financial crime risk and strong people leadership abilities required.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 Β£ per year.

Join us as a Financial Crime Risk Assessment Manager – People Leader (AVP / VP), where you will oversee intelligence reviews, sign off investigations, and manage relationships across a high-risk business banking client portfolio.

In this pivotal role, you will review business banking customers, complete detailed risk assessments to identify triggers, and make informed decisions on whether to maintain or exit client relationships.

You will investigate potential non-compliance, fraud, misconduct, and other unethical behaviour, ensuring robust data gathering, analysis, and clear documentation to uphold regulatory standards and protect the bank’s integrity.

As a people leader, you will also guide and support your team, providing effective coaching, oversight, and expertise to ensure high-quality investigations and confident decision-making throughout the review process.

Essential Criteria

  • Proven experience and knowledge of Financial Crime and the associated risks.
  • Demonstrated experience in people leadership and team development.
  • Former experience as a due diligence or risk assessment manager.
  • Considerable understanding of AML laws, regulations, and compliance frameworks.
  • Excellent understanding and knowledge of high-risk industry sectors and money laundering threats posed by Business Banking clients.
  • Proven ability to make confident, well-reasoned risk decisions and clearly present findings to senior stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria

  • A formal qualification or certification in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) – such as an ICA (International Compliance Association) Diploma or Certificate in AML or similar is required.
  • Proven experience making risk decisions relating to financial crime.
  • Experience of managing high quality due diligence reviews.
  • Investigation experience. Proficiency with investigative tools and software.

Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, colour, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

If you require any reasonable adjustments through your interview process, please use the designated space within the application questionnaire.

This is a 10-month fixed-term contract based in Northampton with hybrid working.

As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application as soon as possible.

If your profile is selected, a member of our team will contact you within 4 weeks.

For this role, a valid working permit for the UK is mandatory.

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Financial Crime Risk Assessment Manager – People Leader (AVP / VP) Northampton employer: careersdeltacapita

Delta Capita is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and agile training, ensuring our consultants thrive in their careers while enjoying a flexible hybrid working model. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your journey in delivering impactful consulting services to leading financial institutions.

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We think you need these skills to ace Financial Crime Risk Assessment Manager – People Leader (AVP / VP) Northampton

Financial Crime Risk Assessment
People Leadership
Team Development
Due Diligence Management
AML Laws and Regulations
Compliance Frameworks
Risk Decision-Making