Financial Crime Senior Manager

Senior Financial Crime Manager London or Reading Our client is a leading Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) firm dedicated to providing trusted, client-focused advice across pensions, investments, and protection. To support this, they are seeking an experienced Financial Crime Manager to strengthen their risk and compliance framework. The Financial Crime Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial crime prevention and detection within the firm. This includes ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), anti-bribery, and fraud prevention regulations. Develop, implement, and maintain the firm’s financial crime framework, policies, and procedures. Monitor and report on AML and CTF risks, ensuring timely escalation of suspicious activity. Conduct and oversee customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring. Provide guidance, training, and support to advisers and staff on financial crime matters. Keep up to date with changes in legislation, FCA expectations, and best practice in financial crime prevention. Proven experience in a financial crime or compliance role within an IFA or wealth management, is essential. Strong understanding of AML, CTF, and broader financial crime regulations under UK law.