Senior Financial Crime Manager

BASED OUT OF EITHER READING OR LONDON

Our client is a leading Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) firm dedicated to providing trusted, client-focused advice across pensions, investments, and protection. As they continue to grow, they are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and governance. To support this, they are seeking an experienced Financial Crime Manager to strengthen their risk and compliance framework.

The Financial Crime Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial crime prevention and detection within the firm. This includes ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), anti-bribery, and fraud prevention regulations. You will work closely with senior management, advisers, and compliance colleagues to embed a culture of awareness and accountability.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the firm's financial crime framework, policies, and procedures.
• Act as the firm's Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and/or Deputy MLRO (depending on structure).
• Monitor and report on AML and CTF risks, ensuring timely escalation of suspicious activity.
• Conduct and oversee customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to advisers and staff on financial crime matters.
• Liaise with regulators, law enforcement, and other relevant bodies when necessary.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation, FCA expectations, and best practice in financial crime prevention.
• Lead internal reviews and thematic assessments to ensure robust control effectiveness.

Do you have the following to apply?

• Proven experience in a financial crime or compliance role within an IFA or wealth management is essential.
• Strong understanding of AML, CTF, and broader financial crime regulations under UK law.

Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to everyone directly. If you are not contacted within 7 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted.

Clayton Davies is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.