Operational Financial Crime Team Lead

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom AJ Bell Management Limited Full time

**Financial Crime Manager Role at AJ Bell Management Limited**


AJ Bell Management Limited is seeking a skilled Financial Crime Manager to lead our Operational Financial Crime team. In this role, you will be responsible for:



  • Triage referrals from Customer Services and Operations business areas, conducting initial risk assessments and determining whether escalation to the second line team is necessary.
  • Maintaining and developing the organisational structure of the Operational Financial Crime function to ensure it continues to perform effectively.
  • Encouraging a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team by coaching and mentoring, identifying strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Staying up-to-date with relevant regulations and industry guidance from a financial crime perspective.
  • Identifying potential gaps and improvements in existing financial crime controls and working with stakeholders to drive enhancements.

**Requirements**



  • Experience in leading and developing financial crime teams.
  • Strong knowledge of financial crime areas such as AML, CTF, and Fraud.
  • Strong knowledge of financial crime regulation, including the Financial Crime Handbook and JMLSG.
  • An understanding of industry-wide financial crime practices and trends.

**Benefits**



  • Starting holiday entitlement of 27 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service.
  • Holiday buy and sell scheme.
  • A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8%.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Annual free share awards scheme.
  • Health Cash Plan – provided by SimplyHealth.
  • Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan.
  • Free gym membership with an on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Sick pay+ pledge.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
  • Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay.
  • Loans for travel season tickets.
  • Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice.
  • A calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party, and more.
  • Ongoing technical training.
  • A peer recognition scheme with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.


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