GFCC Corporate Functions, Policy and Standards Advisory (Financial Crime)

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Company

M&G provides asset management and insurance solutions, combining savings and investment expertise across its Asset Management and Life operating segments.

What you will do

• Act as the primary second-line financial crime adviser and escalation point for Corporate Functions.
• Provide expert advice, challenge and oversight on financial crime risks, regulatory requirements, policies, standards and controls.
• Review risk assessments, governance papers, proposals, exemptions and waivers involving financial crime considerations.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of financial crime policy, standards, training, risk appetite, data and management information frameworks.
• Interpret UK and international regulatory developments and contribute to governance and strategic priorities across the Group Financial Crime Function.
• Build relationships with Risk, Compliance and Corporate Functions while coaching and mentoring colleagues.

Requirements

• Significant financial crime experience in asset management and/or insurance, with strong knowledge of financial crime risks, controls and regulatory expectations.
• Experience in a Group Financial Crime, Compliance or Risk function covering governance, policy implementation, risk oversight and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience designing, implementing and embedding financial crime frameworks, including policies, standards, training, escalation processes and management information.
• Subject matter expertise across AML, CTF, anti-bribery and corruption, tax evasion facilitation, sanctions, fraud prevention and wider financial crime requirements.
• Experience coordinating complex programmes, influencing senior stakeholders and providing independent risk-based challenge.
• Excellent communication, analytical, judgement and presentation skills, including communication with senior management, committees and Boards.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements and workplace adjustments are available.
• Pension scheme of up to 18%, including employer contributions of up to 13%.
• Share Save and Share Incentive Plan, plus financial wellbeing support.
• 38 days of annual leave including bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to five additional days.
• Paid parental leave and family support through the Inspiring Families policy.
• Private healthcare, critical illness cover and life assurance, with additional family options.