Financial Crime Manager

As a Financial Crime Manager you will be part of the WTW's Financial Crime Team which forms part of a wider Compliance function. This is a multi-jurisdictional role in which you will provide commercially aware subject matter expertise, advice and guidance to a network of in-country Compliance Business Partners and other key business stakeholders on Financial Crime risk, policies, procedures, controls, and legal and regulatory requirements. The Role:

• Support the Global AML Compliance Director in maintaining and enhancing the Group AML Framework and to deliver on the annual Financial Crime Compliance Plan.
• Lead, support and challenge the review, development and enhancement of in-country Financial Crime policies, procedures and controls and business proposals with a Financial Crime nexus.
• Lead and support the delivery of Financial Crime specific projects and other cross-functional projects with a Financial Crime touchpoint.
• As Second Line of Defence, engage a variety of stakeholders supporting to protect the company from regulatory risk by:
  • Championing Financial Crime compliance; and
  • Proactively providing subject matter expertise, and pragmatic risk-based advice and guidance.
• Horizon scan for regulatory developments, report any new or proposed regulation or legislation that may impact the Business to relevant Compliance stakeholders, and lead and support responses to these developments.

The Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Established financial services professional with at least five years Financial Crime experience.
• Strong regulatory and corporate governance knowledge/understating.
• Ability to work, both individually and as a team, under pressure to tight timelines and without direct supervision.
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to managing compliance risks.
• Proactive and a self-starter.
• Organised and methodical.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at various all levels within the company.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining excellent understanding of regulatory developments.
• A commitment to maintaining a robust compliance culture and high ethical standards.
• Always demonstrates high integrity.

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversityOur work style: At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution. You can also benefit from flexible working opportunities, such as part-time working, and will have control over your work-life balance.