Head of Financial Crime - Asset Management

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Sector: Banking and Financial Services
Role: Senior Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Head of Financial Crime is a senior leadership role with overarching responsibility for setting the strategic direction and overseeing all aspects of financial crime risk management across the Asset Management business, its sub-businesses, and geographies. The Head of Financial Crime will be responsible for the development and implementation of a financial crime framework across the Business in line with M&G's Policies and Standards for financial crime. They will provide leadership and guidance across the Business to ensure effective risk management and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, collaborating with stakeholders and managing relationships with financial crime counterparts at M&G and external partners to safeguard the business's reputation.

• Provide overall leadership for financial crime across the Asset Management Business, enabling senior leadership to effectively discharge their regulatory responsibilities.
• Ensure Business risk appetite is set and maintained in line with financial crime Policies and Standards.
• Ensure the Business is operating within tolerance of all financial crime requirements.
• Ensure all Business financial crime controls are fit for purpose and risks are appropriately mitigated.
• Ensure effective oversight of financial crime systems and controls executed within Business financial crime teams and by service providers.
• Represent the Business in relevant governance forums and report to senior leadership on financial crime matters.
• Proactively monitor and respond to KRIs to identify areas of concern and ensure suitable responses are delivered.
• Provide overall leadership for financial crime change and transformation, including making prioritisation decisions and approving budgets.
• Build collaborative relationships with other businesses, 2nd Line teams, and service providers.
• Support relevant stakeholders in managing engagement with external legal and regulatory bodies.
• Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and ongoing management of financial crime teams across the Business.

• Significant evidence of relevant experience within financial crime and a deep understanding of the financial crime risks inherent in the asset management sector.
• Relevant experience within the asset management sector, including client onboarding, portfolio management, fund and distribution management.
• Proven track record of managing financial crime risks related to diverse asset classes, particularly private investments and real estate.
• In-depth knowledge of financial crime laws and regulations, including AML, Sanctions, ABC, and fraud prevention.
• Proven experience in supporting the delivery of large-scale financial crime mitigation strategies in global organisations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate regulatory concepts clearly.

Location: London
Work Level: Manager/Expert or Integration Leader, based on experience
Recruiter: Beth Eckersley
Closing Date: 31st January 2025

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc. We welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please contact us at:

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