Senior Manager, Financial Crime and Policy Advisory

This role is suited to a high-calibre financial crime professional seeking to operate at the top end of the market within a truly global platform.

Operating at the forefront of complex regulatory and financial crime matters, this firm is recognised for its deep technical expertise, global reach, and ability to navigate the most demanding cross-border challenges. With a presence across major financial centres and a client base that includes leading financial institutions, multinational corporates and governments, the organisation is widely regarded as a market leader in its field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Policy & Framework Leadership Lead the development, enhancement, and implementation of financial crime policies, standards, and controls across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory expectations.
• Strategic Advisory Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing expert guidance on AML, sanctions, and broader financial crime risks across complex, high-value matters.
• Global Collaboration Partner with international counterparts to drive a consistent and best-in-class approach to financial crime compliance across the UK, US, EMEA and beyond.
• Regulatory Engagement Maintain strong relationships with regulators and support responses to regulatory enquiries, audits, and industry developments.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation Lead enterprise-level risk assessments, identify emerging threats, and design pragmatic, commercially aware mitigation strategies.
• Training & Culture Support the development of a strong compliance culture through training, awareness initiatives, and thought leadership.
• Continuous Improvement Challenge existing processes, drive innovation, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of a market-leading financial crime programme.

Experience Required:

• Significant experience (typically 8+ years) within financial crime policy, advisory, or regulatory compliance
• A strong background within financial services, legal, or professional services environments
• Deep technical expertise across AML/CTF, sanctions, and global regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex compliance frameworks
• Proven ability to operate in international, matrixed environments with senior stakeholder exposure
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance risk, regulation, and business objectives
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with credibility at senior leadership level
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. legal background, CAMS, ICA) highly advantageous