Financial Crime Risk Oversight and Advisory (AML)

Join to apply for the Financial Crime Risk Oversight and Advisory Manager (AML) role at Virgin Money.

This role will focus specifically on the AML requirements, ensuring controls and processes remain aligned with Group Policy, Legal and Regulatory requirements.

Our team provides oversight and advice across Virgin Money on compliance with the Group Financial Crime Policies and Standards (Anti Money Laundering, Counter Terrorist Financing, and interfacing on Sanctions, Anti Bribery & Corruption, Facilitation of Tax Evasion).

We need you to have:

• Experience of working in a similar role within UK Retail Banking is essential
• Strong knowledge in AML Legal and regulatory requirements
• Broad knowledge of all FC control areas
• Good communication and report writing skills with knowledge of Governance
• Knowledge of regulatory guidance regarding risk based and proportionate approaches
• Good organisational, written and verbal communication

It’s a bonus if you have but not essential:

• ICA, ACAMS diploma or equivalent
• The ability to engage and influence at a senior level
• A good network across the Economic Crime industry
• A drive to understand the rapidly evolving financial crime risk landscape

Red Hot Rewards:

• Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more.
• Up to five extra paid well-being days per year.
• 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.
• Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance.
• Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness.

If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible.

Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we’re the UK’s first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers.

At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we’re committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team.

Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK, we’ll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.

If you’re successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years’ worth of satisfactory references.