Assistant Manager - Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) (Fintech)

TL;DR

Assistant Manager - Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) (Compliance): Managing Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) risk across Business & Commercial Banking and Corporate & Institutional Banking with an accent on risk assessment, mitigation, and regulatory adherence. Focus on analyzing customer connections to sanctioned entities and formulating recommendations for senior management approval.

Location: Hybrid (Edinburgh) - Must spend at least two days per week (40%) in the office

Salary: £44,901 - £49,890

Company

A pioneering UK financial institution focused on rebooting an iconic brand and building the future of finance.

What you will do

• Conduct risk assessments on new and existing PEP relationships within Commercial and Corporate Banking divisions.
• Identify, assess, mitigate, and escalate risks in alignment with policy and regulatory expectations.
• Analyze customers with potential connections to sanctioned countries or entities.
• Provide detailed recommendations to senior management for risk approval.
• Maintain subject matter expertise on industry developments and financial crime regulations.
• Collaborate with Coverage and Economic Crime Prevention teams to ensure best-in-class risk management.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Economic Crime Prevention, Financial Crime, or Compliance roles.
• Experience coordinating and prioritizing workloads to meet strict deadlines and service expectations.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work hybridly from the Edinburgh office.

Nice to have

• Direct experience conducting reviews involving Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs).
• Proven coaching skills and a track record of supporting personal development.
• Experience in the design and implementation of compliance programs.
• Ability to identify business practice shortcomings and implement improvements.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes including free shares.
• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with dedicated health packages.
• Wide range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.