Manager Financial Crime Compliance & Advisory

Manager Financial Crime Compliance & Advisory

Ebury London Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Manager, Financial Crime Compliance & Advisory to join our team. This is a pivotal leadership role, reporting directly to the Group Compliance Director, where you will be responsible for the design, maintenance, and evolution of Ebury's entire Financial Crime framework (AML, CTF, Sanctions) globally. You will blend expert regulatory advisory with high-impact strategic project leadership and own key executive reporting cycles.

Key Responsibilities

1. Global Financial Crime Strategy & Framework Ownership

• Framework Design & Evolution: Lead the design, development, and continual evolution of Ebury’s global Financial Crime Programme, establishing the target operating model and ensuring the framework meets current and anticipated regulatory standards.
• Strategic Project Leadership: Lead new, high-impact Financial Crime projects (e.g., system enhancements, new jurisdictional rollouts, regulatory remediation) and drive the strategic evolution of the overall group programme across global entities.
• Global Policy Consistency: Serve as the senior subject matter expert (SME) to drive consistency in AML/CTF policies, procedures, and controls across all Ebury geographies and product offerings.
• Strategic Advisory: Act as the final point of escalation for complex internal inquiries, policy queries, and general guidance, providing authoritative interpretation and documented risk-based decisions to the business.
• Compliance Policy Drafting: Develop and draft clear, technically accurate Compliance policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with global firm policies and international regulations.
• Framework Drafting: Develop and draft clear, technically accurate Compliance Frameworks to accommodate new client verticals (i.e. different industries) developing internal systems and controls to mitigate the risks of financial crime.

1. Risk Assessment & Executive Reporting

• Business Wide Risk Assessment (BWRA) Ownership: Coordinate and draft Ebury's Annual Business Wide Risk Assessment (BWRA). This involves coordinating input from global and regional teams, performing detailed risk analysis, and drafting the final strategic document for executive review.
• MLRO Report Coordination: Coordinate local MLRO reports from international entities, consolidating key findings, risk metrics, and regulatory developments into a unified narrative.
• Executive Group Document Drafting: Take ownership of writing the final Executive Group Document (e.g., Compliance/Risk Committee papers), summarizing financial crime performance, key risks, strategic initiatives, and regulatory updates for the Board and Executive Management.
• Regulatory Horizon Scanning: Provide regular Horizon Scanning updates to senior management on key regulatory changes, assessing and advising on necessary strategic adjustments.

III. Control Environment & Governance

• CRR Working Group Consultation: Provide crucial Compliance input and advisory for CRR (Capital Requirements Regulation) Working Group decisions and Change Requests.
• Dispensation Review: Review and prepare dispensations for final sign-off by the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), applying rigorous risk analysis to complex client files and policy exceptions.
• Audit Liaison (UK Focus): Act as a key point of contact for Internal Audit from a UK Financial Crime perspective, providing policy context and advisory support for audit reviews.

1. Financial Crime Training & Culture

• Training Plan Ownership: Develop and manage the strategy for the Creation of Ebury’s Financial Crime Training Plan & Academy, using insights from the BWRA and advisory work to ensure training is targeted and effective.
• Module Review: Review and provide essential compliance input for all internal training modules to ensure accuracy and regulatory relevance.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3-5+ years of progressive experience in AML/CTF Compliance, Regulatory Risk, or an Advisory/Consulting role within the financial services sector, ideally within a global payments, FX, or FinTech firm.
• Functional Background: Proven experience in a strategic role involving the design, drafting, and coordination of a global Financial Crime Framework (e.g., BWRA, Executive Reporting, Framework drafting for specialist areas/industries).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep subject matter expertise in multiple regulatory environments, particularly UK and EU regulations related to financial crime. Any other jurisdiction is beneficial.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience drafting executive-level reports and board materials.
• Project Leadership: Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional projects and driving strategic change across multiple departments or geographies.
• Education/Certification: A Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Law) is required. A recognised Financial Crime Qualification (e.g., CAMS, ICA) is essential.

Why Ebury?

• Competitive Starting Salary with an annual discretionary bonus that truly rewards your performance from day one.
• Dedicated Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced managers who are invested in your success.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage state-of-the-art tailor made tools and systems that enable you to perform at your best.
• Clear, Accelerated Career Progression: Defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles within Ebury.
• Dynamic & Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and personal growth are prioritized.
• Generous Benefits Package: Access competitive benefits tailored to your location, which typically include health care and social benefits.
• Central Office: A fantastic location with excellent transport links.

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