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

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Flexible working arrangements may be considered.

Company

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

What you will do

• Act as the primary financial crime adviser and senior escalation point for Corporate Functions.
• Provide second-line oversight, challenge and practical guidance on financial crime risks, controls, policies and regulatory obligations.
• Review risk assessments, governance papers, proposals, exemptions and transformation initiatives.
• Support the development and enhancement of financial crime policies, standards, risk appetite, training, data and management information frameworks.
• Interpret UK and international regulatory developments and recommend risk-based actions.
• Support the Team Lead with priorities, governance, stakeholder engagement, coaching and delivery of Group Financial Crime Function objectives.

Requirements

• Significant financial crime experience in asset management, insurance or a comparable regulated sector.
• Experience in a Group Financial Crime, Compliance or Risk function, including governance, policy implementation, risk oversight and stakeholder engagement.
• Extensive expertise in AML, CTF, ABC, TEF, sanctions, fraud prevention and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience designing and embedding financial crime risk, control, policy, training and management information frameworks.
• Strong programme coordination, analytical, judgement, communication and influencing skills.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders, coaching colleagues and presenting complex regulatory matters to management, committees and Boards.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements and workplace adjustments are available.
• Up to 18% pension contribution structure.
• Share Save, Share Incentive Plan and financial wellbeing support.
• 38 days of annual leave including bank holidays, with the option to purchase five additional days.
• Paid parental leave, private healthcare, critical illness cover and life assurance.
• Inclusive recruitment practices and employee-led support networks.