Deputy Head of Financial Crime Operations

1 month ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Legal & General Full time
Deputy Head of Financial Crime Operations

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Head of Financial Crime Operations to join our team on a 10-month fixed-term contract. As a key member of our Financial Crime Operations team, you will play a critical role in supporting the Head of Financial Crime with operational BAU work and project work.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Head of Financial Crime with 1st line operational BAU work and project work
  • Act as a subject matter expert and support and guide the Screening and Enhanced Due Diligence teams
  • Produce clear management information and represent the Financial Crime Operations team at various groups, oversight committees, and team meetings
  • Provide advice, guidance, and challenge to improve identification, management, and mitigation of risk
  • Test systems and processes and look for ways of improvement
About Us:

Legal & General is a leading financial services organisation with a strong heritage and an exciting future. We are one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers, and insurers. Our unique business model drives value for our customers and society, and we empower our people to create impact through meaningful and valued work.

What We Offer:
  • A competitive base salary and strong benefits package
  • The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
  • Generous pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Private medical insurance (permanent employees only)
  • At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years' service
  • Competitive family leave
  • Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax-efficient salary sacrifice
  • Many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
Additional Information:

We strive to be open, mindful, and inclusive, so we are always willing to discuss flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. If you're open to finding out more, we'd love to hear from you.



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