Economic Crime Risk Manager

Location: Branston

Our client is a leading British bank. As our Economic Crime Risk Manager, you will support the identification, assessment and management of emerging and existing Economic Crime risks and issues. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will help evaluate potential impacts, contribute to risk-based recommendations, and support effective risk management that enables the business to grow safely, manage risk confidently and use our understanding of Economic Crime risk as a competitive advantage.

You will develop your expertise in Economic Crime risk, applying your knowledge to provide analysis, insights, and practical support to stakeholders. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to actionable intelligence and risk assessments that help the business understand Economic Crime threats, strengthen controls, and make informed decisions, enabling safe business growth while maintaining a strong risk profile. You will also play a key role in supporting improvements to processes, management information, and intelligence capabilities.

To be successful in this role, you will need:
Knowledge of Economic Crime risks, relevant regulatory requirements, and risk management frameworks, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a business environment. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess information from multiple sources, identify potential risks and issues, and support the development of proportionate recommendations and solutions. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage constructively with colleagues across different teams and levels.

Other highly valued skills include:
Recognised Economic Crime qualification (ICA AML Diploma, ACAMS or equivalent) Ability to present complex Economic Crime risks, intelligence, and analysis in a clear and concise manner. Experience supporting change initiatives, process improvements, or continuous improvement activities. Familiarity with producing risk insights, management information or intelligence reporting to support decision-making. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role will be based in our London or Northampton office. Purpose of the role To support the Risk Function in delivering it's objective of safeguarding the bank's financial and operational stability by proactively identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring risks across various business units and activities. Accountabilities Development of strategic direction for risk, including the implementation of up-to-date methodologies and processes.

Management of the risk department, including oversight of risk colleagues and their performance, implementation of risk priorities and objectives, oversight of department efficiency and effectiveness. Relationship management of risk stakeholders, including identifying relevant stakeholders, and maintenance of the quality of external third-party services. Adherence to the Risk policy, standards and frameworks, and maintaining a robust control environment. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.

Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of…