Senior Anti-Financial Crime Associate

Senior Anti-Financial Crime Associate

Purpose of the role

Supporting the Head of Anti Financial Crime maintain the anti-financial crime framework, at Vanguard Financial Crime includes anti money laundering/counter terrorist financing, sanctions, Tax Evasion and anti-bribery and corruption. This role will serve as technical lead for sanctions and bribery and corruption in addition to advising on issues and escalations across all financial crime risks to ensure the effective protection of the interests of Vanguard and its clients.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with enhancing and maintaining Vanguards anti-financial crime framework

• Assist with the regular review and update of the Anti-Financial Crime policies, standards, and desk top procedures

• Act as an advisor to the business on day to day financial crime issues

• Provide advice and support to the business on Sanctions matters and act as an escalation point for potential hits and related issues

• Identify and pro-actively manage current and emerging financial crime risks

• Create, manage and deliver Financial Crime Training, including tailored face to face Training

• Maintain the risk assessment model and process for AML, Sanctions and Bribery and Corruption

• Review and analyse AFC related management information and produce board and risk committee presentations

• Ad hoc project work relating to other financial crime matters as required

• Represent the Anti Financial Crime team at client due diligence visits, forums and external meetings and events

Knowledge/experience:

• Five or more years related experience within a similar level financial crime position with involvement in all aspects of financial crime, ideally within the asset management sector

• Strong understanding of Anti Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist financing, sanctions and Anti Bribery and Corruption requirements, risk, regulatory expectations, industry practice, business systems and processes

• Knowledge and understanding of Corporate Criminal Offence.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to influence stakeholders, regularly liaise, articulate complex situations and be a point of contact for the business regarding financial crime issues and escalations

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with key stakeholders (both internally and externally)

• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and presentations

• Ability to prioritise workloads and adhere to deadlines in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment.

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills. Is solutions orientated and uses initiative

• Excellent organisational skills

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.