Financial Crime Operations Senior Specialist Location: ManchesterContract: PermanentWork Setup: Hybrid - 3 days in the officeWho We Are Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies, committed to helping investors achieve long-term financial success. Known for its low-cost, client-first approach, Vanguard offers a broad range of investment solutions including funds, ETFs, and retirement services to individuals and institutions worldwide.

What you'll do

• Lead the design, implementation, and testing of financial crime controls, identifying gaps and strengthening the overall control framework.
• Provide specialist guidance on complex control matters, supporting internal and external audit activities and remediation efforts.
• Monitor control performance and analyse reporting data, including key performance indicators, to support effective oversight.
• Investigate exceptions and potential issues identified through monitoring activities, escalating concerns to management and Compliance when necessary.
• * Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to promote best practices and effective control solutions.
• Deliver training and guidance on risk, audit, and control practices while contributing to improvement initiatives within Financial Crime Operations.

What you bring

• Demonstrated experience in Financial Crime within a regulated environment, with strong knowledge of financial crime operations and regulatory expectations.
• Experience developing and implementing internal control frameworks and supporting a robust control environment.
• Change management and regulatory change experience
• Asset/Investment Management, Banking or Financial Services industry experience
• Strong expertise in risk analysis, internal control testing, AML transaction monitoring and sanctions screening
• Proven ability to deliver training and guidance on risk, control, and financial crime topics while supporting organisational awareness.
• Relevant degree and professional qualification such as International Compliance Association (ICA) or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

What's Next?If you are ready to take the next step, apply now. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

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