Please read below - only apply if you have worked in 3rd line Fin crime assurance, monitoring and testing audit etc
The hiring manager’s priority is simple: she wants people who get things done. This role is for delivery-focused individuals who take ownership, solve problems and drive work through to completion. It is not for someone who simply attends meetings, highlights issues and waits for others to resolve them… Sorry, friends!
Financial Crime Assurance, Monitoring & Testing Manager
£750 per day | 6 months | London, Hybrid
We are seeking a hands-on Financial Crime Assurance, Monitoring & Testing Manager to support a major Financial Crime transformation programme within a leading financial services organisation.
The successful candidate will quickly understand the programme, take ownership of assurance activity and deliver high-quality outcomes without needing constant direction. You will conduct assurance reviews and monitoring and testing activities, assessing both the design and operating effectiveness of Financial Crime controls.
You will review programme deliverables, policies, procedures, governance and implementation activity, identifying control weaknesses, regulatory gaps and delivery risks. You will provide clear, practical recommendations, produce high-quality evidence-based reports and ensure remediation actions are driven through to completion.
The role will involve working closely with stakeholders across Compliance, Risk, Operations, Technology and Change. You must be comfortable challenging delays and blockers, taking ownership of deliverables and ensuring work is completed to the required standard and deadline.
Essential experience:
- Financial Crime audit, assurance, monitoring or testing
- Assessing the design and operating effectiveness of Financial Crime controls
- Strong knowledge of AML, KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions, Transaction Monitoring, fraud and Financial Crime governance
- Producing clear, evidence-based reports and practical remediation actions
- Working independently, taking ownership and delivering at pace
Desirable experience:
- Previous experience within asset management or investments
- ICA, ACAMS, CFE or an equivalent qualification
- Financial Crime transformation, remediation or regulatory programmes
- Consulting or advisory experience
Please note: This role is specifically focused on Financial Crime audit, assurance, monitoring and testing. It is not suitable for candidates whose experience is solely within KYC or Transaction Monitoring QA/QC.
