Group Financial Crime Risk and Controls Consultant (Finance)

TL;DR

Group Financial Crime Risk and Controls Consultant (Finance): Managing the second line of defense (2LoD) financial crime framework and the Group Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) with an accent on risk identification, assessment, and governance. Focus on enhancing risk scoring methodologies and influencing financial crime risk culture at the Executive and Board levels.

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week) in Edinburgh or Stirling, UK

Company

Asset management and insurance firm with a heritage of over 175 years of innovation in savings and investments.

What you will do

• Own and maintain the Group Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) framework and methodology.
• Analyze and aggregate Business Unit EWRAs into a comprehensive Group-wide view of financial crime risk.
• Design and maintain risk assessment methodologies for products, clients, distribution partners, and third parties.
• Manage risk lists, jurisdiction heatmaps, and restricted lists.
• Oversee the Group-wide watchlist, screening, and customer exit frameworks.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in financial crime risk management, including AML, sanctions, ABC, fraud, and KYC/CDD.
• Proven experience developing and overseeing Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessments (EWRAs) and risk scoring methodologies.
• Ability to maintain governance tools such as risk registers and jurisdiction heatmaps.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills for reporting to Executive and Board-level committees.
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid (2-3 days per week) in Edinburgh or Stirling, UK.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions up to 18%.
• 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with an option to purchase additional days.
• Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover, and Life Assurance.
• Comprehensive parental leave support through the Inspiring Families policy.
• Access to Share Save and Share Incentive Plans.