At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of a Quality Assurance framework for financial crime functions.
- Company: Established bank with a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and a hybrid work model.
- Other info: Join a visible role with strong progression opportunities in London.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in financial crime prevention while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing financial crime controls and knowledge of QA frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 £ per year.
Morson Edge are currently representing a established bank on an exciting opportunity for a Financial Crime Quality Assurance Manager to join on a perm basis and take ownership of building and embedding a first-line assurance capability for the bank.
The role would take the reigns in managing a team alongside ensuring the bank meet their financial crime obligations.
It would suit an individual who enjoys variety in their role, you would engage with stakeholder across different levels.
Candidates who enjoy the pace of a start up environment would align well, given the visibility of this role as the function grows strong progression would follow.
This would be a London based role with 3 days in the office Job responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of a first-line Quality Assurance (QA) framework across key financial crime functions, including client onboarding, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and ongoing due diligence.
Perform independent assessments of case management and decision-making to evaluate control effectiveness, ensure consistency, and confirm adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Implement a tiered QA approach, combining real-time reviews for high-risk clients with retrospective sampling for lower-risk activities, to enhance timely feedback and minimise approval delays.
To be considered you would need Proven experience managing financial crime controls across high-risk client sectors, including NBFIs, MSBs, FX brokers, and cryptocurrency firms.
Comprehensive knowledge of financial crime control frameworks (Design and implementation of QA/QC frameworks), including onboarding, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and management information (MI) reporting.
Solid understanding of the three lines of defence model, with proven capability operating effectively within the First Line of Defence (1LOD).
Skilled in the use of financial crime technology solutions such as Comply Advantage, Lexis Nexis, and Dun
Financial Crime QA Manager employer: Morson Edge (Financial Services)
Morson Edge offers a dynamic and supportive work environment for the Financial Crime QA Manager role, where employees are encouraged to take ownership and drive innovation within the bank's assurance capabilities. With a strong focus on professional development and progression, this London-based position allows for meaningful engagement with stakeholders at all levels, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. The unique blend of a start-up pace within an established bank provides an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the financial crime sector.
Contact Details:
Morson Edge (Financial Services) Recruitment Team
