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.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with M&G to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of M&G, AMS are looking for a Governance, Reporting & Oversight Team Lead based in Edinburgh. It is an initial 6-month contract with a hybrid work model.

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.

Job description - the role

Governance, Reporting & Oversight Team Lead is an experienced role with responsibility for leading and managing the Governance, Reporting & Oversight team within the Life FCCO function.

Key Responsibilities for this role:

Management responsibilities:

• Lead the Governance, Reporting & Oversight team, driving compliance, reporting to senior leadership, and managing escalation of TPA-related financial crime issues.
• Act as the Financial Crime lead for TPA relationships, ensuring contractual adherence, overseeing change agendas, and resolving material issues.
• Build strong collaboration with 1LoD, 2LoD, and supplier management teams to strengthen financial crime risk management and compliance culture.

Operational activities:

• Oversee and ensure consistent implementation of Group-wide financial crime policies, governance structures, and reporting frameworks across the Life business.
• Review, approve, and monitor MI requirements and 1LoD reporting to align with regulatory expectations and Group standards, including board-level reporting.
• Represent the business unit at financial crime forums, supporting TPA oversight and governance activities as required.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Significant experience of leading and managing financial crime teams.
• Significant experience within financial crime, including knowledge and understanding of financial crime laws and regulations in the context of the Life business.
• Significant experience overseeing financial crime change management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to convey complex information to stakeholders at all levels.

Next steps

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.