Economic Crime Compliance Manager

Join a high-profile Regulatory Compliance team as the Economic Crime Compliance Manager for a leading finance business headquartered in Redhill. You will be the principal lead for Economic Crime across the UK operation, shaping strategy and oversight around AML, sanctions, ABC, FOTE and fraud, while partnering closely with senior stakeholders up to ExCo level.
About the Business
 
* UK-headquartered consumer finance business with its main office in Redhill, Surrey.
 
* Part of a major international banking group, offering long-term career development and strong brand recognition.
 
* Hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days per week in the Redhill office, giving a balance of collaboration and flexibility.
What You will Be Doing
 
* Acting as the lead specialist for Economic Crime Compliance (AML, sanctions, ABC, FOTE, fraud and associated reputational risk)
 
* Designing and delivering the annual economic crime compliance strategy and monitoring plan, ensuring risks are identified, managed and reported effectively.
 
* Providing oversight of economic crime prevention activities and policies, ensuring alignment with Group frameworks and UK regulatory expectations.
 
* Advising senior stakeholders, including the Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager, DMLRO, MLRO and ExCo, on policy development, regulatory change and emerging risks.
 
* Leading and managing a small policy and advisory team, coaching and developing colleagues to build a high-performing function.
 
* Owning key economic crime MI and reporting, including preparation of papers for financial crime committees and relevant governance forums.
 
* Ensuring implementation of new laws, regulations, rules, guidance and Group policies, and closing gaps identified via internal monitoring, audit or regulatory reviews.
What Our Client is Looking For
 
* Significant experience in financial crime / economic crime, compliance or risk within financial services (ideally consumer or motor finance, but related sectors considered).?
 
* Strong understanding of UK financial crime regulation and industry best practice, including AML, sanctions, ABC and fraud risk management.
 
* Proven track record designing and embedding controls, frameworks and monitoring to manage financial crime and fraud risk.
 
* Experience managing or leading a small team, with the ability to coach, develop and influence colleagues.
 
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable engaging stakeholders up to Board / ExCo level and producing high-quality papers and presentations.
Rewards and Benefits
 
* Base salary £65,000–£70,000
 * £6,000 car allowance plus company-wide bonus scheme.
 
* Comprehensive wider benefits include:
Private Health Care, 30 days holiday, Pension Scheme with generous contributions, Life Assurance, Flexi Holiday, Sharesave Scheme and more
Location and Working Pattern
 
* Redhill HQ, a short walk from Redhill station and local amenities, with good transport links across Surrey and into London.
 
* Hybrid model: 3 days per week in the office, 2 days from home.

How To Apply

If you are an experienced financial crime / economic crime specialist ready to step into a visible, strategic role with genuine influence, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity in confidence.
For your information:

* Interested? Please send your CV in as a Word format only

** Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK (indefinitely & without sponsorship)

*** Not for you but you know someone suitable? Take advantage of the Your Recruit paid referral fee.
Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven't heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free however to apply for further roles and we will certainly keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies.

Your Recruit Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation.
To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit Jobs Aware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the Jobs Aware website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search