Senior Manager - Financial Crime Team - Policy

The Financial Crime Team (FCT) forms part of PwC's Risk Management practice and sits within the London-based Compliance department. Its main purpose is to support the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Chief Compliance Officer in ensuring that the firm discharges its legal and regulatory responsibilities in the areas of Anti Money Laundering and Anti Bribery and Corruption regulation.
We are seeking an experienced individual to join the Financial Crime Team who:

• has an aptitude for digesting and interpreting regulation and industry guidance in order to formulate appropriate policies and controls;
• is able to formulate responses to industry and regulatory consultations;
• is able to provide guidance and direction to the client-facing practice and senior stakeholders;
• has strong technical writing and verbal communication skills;
• has appropriate 'hands on' experience of AML regulation and interpreting industry guidance.

An opportunity has arisen which will provide a stimulating and challenging opportunity to:

• Gain experience of the PwC approach to compliance disciplines and in particular AML regulation;
• Acquire knowledge of the 'products' and services offered by the firm;
• Develop transferable relationship management skills, by dealing with senior partners & staff within the firm on regulatory compliance matters and sensitive client issues.

The successful candidate will report directly to and support the Deputy MLRO.
The role holder is responsible for managing their own workload, in consultation with the Deputy MLRO, and when required, will stand in for a specialism leader - ensuring that all relevant matters are brought to the attention of the Deputy MLRO and MLRO.
The role holder supports the FCT's objectives by taking responsibility in areas relating to:

• the development of AML & ABC policy and procedures;
• the provision of subject matter advice to the client-facing practice;
• formulation of the firm's response to regulatory initiatives;

• They will typically have ample experience within the risk management /compliance / forensic services functions of a professional or financial services firm;

• Key required skills are an ability to:
  
  • digest complex regulation and industry guidance and formulate appropriate policies and controls;
  • acquire and apply technical expertise;
  • communicate with impact and empathy to individuals at all levels of seniority:
  • observe key principles of confidentiality and sensitivity;
  • be adaptive, open minded and agile;
  • be passionate about client service;
  • be curious to learn and share;
  • demonstrate courage, integrity and the confidence to make independent decisions.
  • Ideally, the candidate will be educated to graduate level and hold a professional qualification from the International Compliance Association or an alternative relevant professional body;