Financial Crime Manager

A permanent position for a reputable firm based in Southampton, with the working hours as 11am - 7pm and a hybrid model of 3 days a week onsite. The team is looking for an experienced Financial Crime Officer/Manager, that has had international exposure or familiar with international regulations. Key Responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the firm's subject matter expert by developing, implementing, enhancing, and overseeing effective risk and compliance frameworks, internal strategies, policies, guidelines, and the ongoing management of the Compliance Monitoring Plan
• Act as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors, including coordinating responses to any findings and facilitating remediation activity
• Maintain up to date knowledge of developments in the regulatory and legislative environment that may affect the business, ensuring the firm remains aligned with all applicable requirements
• Conduct regular compliance testing and reviews across the business to confirm alignment with relevant laws, regulations, codes, AML/ATF requirements, and internal policies
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and professional intermediaries; ensure staff remain well informed and able to respond appropriately to regulatory changes
• Contribute to and support global risk and compliance projects, ensuring good governance, coordinated engagement, and consistency of approach across all jurisdictions

Experience:

• 5 years' compliance experience gained working within a financial services or professional services firm; previous Corporate Services Provider expertise would be advantageous
• Extensive knowledge and experience of on-and-offshore financial services, technologies, and regulatory environments. Corporate Administration experience would be a plus
• Additional Knowledge of AML/ATF Regulations and other regional regulatory requirements, such as Caribbean, Bermuda and Channel Islands and Asia would be beneficial
• Experienced in the establishment and maintenance of appropriate systems and controls, including documented policies and procedures ensuring compliance with relevant AML/ATF laws and regulations