Financial Crime and Risk Specialist

4 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Admiral Group Plc Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Crime and Risk Analyst to join our team at Admiral Careers. As a key member of our Operational Risk and Compliance function, you will play a critical role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial crime risks across our UK insurance business.

Main Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Head of 2nd Line Operational Risk to develop and maintain effective systems and controls to manage financial crime risks.
  • Provide 2nd line oversight and challenge to ensure that fraud and financial crime risks are appropriately identified and managed.
  • Liaise with the Group Financial Crime team to develop and maintain strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements and Admiral's risk appetite.
  • Work with Line 1 teams to provide accurate, timely, and insightful reporting on fraud and financial crime risks and business performance.
  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators for fraud and financial crime, with clear controls and reporting of performance and costs.
  • Perform 2nd line reviews to ensure that fraud and financial crime risks and controls are appropriately documented and recorded in department and business risk registers.
  • Prepare 2nd line reporting on fraud and financial crime risks to relevant Committees and Boards.
  • Represent EUI at external fraud and financial crime meetings, bringing information back to the business to update processes and controls as necessary.
  • Conduct horizon scanning and keep abreast of regulatory developments relevant to all aspects of fraud and financial crime, ensuring that any required changes are implemented.
Requirements
  • Extensive experience in fraud and financial crime prevention and investigation, preferably within the insurance industry.
  • Proven success in developing financial crime compliance frameworks.
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the business.
  • Good analytical, problem-solving, and written/report-writing skills.
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver to agreed deadlines.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 33 days holiday (increasing with length of service) and flexible working hours. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.



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