Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Financial Crime Officer • UK

Company: Man Group

UK

Job Profile Summary:Man Group’s Financial Crime Compliance team provides global, firm-wide oversight and guidance for all financial crime related matters, including the prevention of fraud. This role sits within the Financial Crime Compliance team, and is extremely broad, offering exposure policies, procedures, controls and governance forums designed to support the compliance with all applicable AML/CTF requirements, including anti-money laundering, sanctions, bribery, corruption, fraud and more, all on a global level. The work is diverse and includes due diligence, investigations, research, policy & procedure writing, consideration of reputational risk matters and ad hoc project work. Responsibilities: Acting as an advisor and first point of contact for the investment engines, sales team and wider businessLeading on financial crime governance and oversight (e.g. management of Financial Crime Oversight Committees, risk assessments, RCSA management)Research, analysis and assessment of new business (funds, asset classes, investment strategies, etc) for relevant financial crime considerations and supporting in the development of new operating models to support an evolving businessConducting risk-based due diligence for prospective and existing deals, transactions, counterparties, clients and ESG related projects to assess the financial crime and/or reputational risks which may existActively supporting the Financial Crime Sanctions programme, including the assessment and response to economic sanctions announcements and management of the automation of firm-wide restrictionsSupport Man’s commitment to complying with all relevant proliferation financing measures within the United Nations Security Council ResolutionSupport for other Financial Crime programmes and oversight of banned weapons, cannabis and crypto investingSupport the prevention and management of fraud for the firm, including any project based work relating to the UK Failure to Prevent Fraud OffenceParticipating and/or leading in the design and roll-out of new technologies for the Financial Crime teamPreparation of draft policies, procedures, board reports, and other senior management reportingPrevent, detect and report suspicious activity, bribery and corruption, and where required, filing regulatory reports when requiredIdentify risk factors and apply appropriate controls and measures to mitigate such risksSeek to actively improve processes and put forward suggestions for process efficiency in the businessKey Skills & Experience:Strong academic achievement and backgroundMinimum of 10 years experience in a financial crime compliance, investigation, research, due diligence or legal roleWorking knowledge of Financial Sanctions regimes (OFAC, UK, UN and EU)Understanding of and experience in the asset management industry preferred, with particular focus on understanding deals and transactions Previous experience working in a highly regulated environmentExcellent communication skills, both written and oralAbility to work in a busy environment with tight deadlines and high standardsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills and comfortable using data to drive understanding of financial crime risksComfortable operating at all levels within the Firm and wider industry groupsWell organised with a strong attention to detailHighly motivated, and self-startingOur Culture, Values and Benefits at ManMan Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter. Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact Peopleoperations@man.com. https://www.man.com/diversityMan Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact Peopleoperations@man.com.