Primary responsibilities include leading Financial Crime Assurance reviews, evaluating financial crime control design and effectiveness, planning and executing monitoring reviews across multiple compliance domains including Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions, and Counter-Terrorist Financing. The role involves comprehensive risk assessment, producing high-quality reports, and ensuring management actions address identified assurance findings.
Required experience includes proven Line 2 Financial Crime assurance experience in banking, in-depth understanding of UK financial crime regulations like Money Laundering Regulations and FCA Handbook, proficiency in audit methodologies, risk-based auditing, and control testing. Candidates must demonstrate ability to lead assurance activities, produce detailed reports, and effectively communicate complex findings to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Santander offers a competitive compensation package including a competitive salary, 8% pension contribution, £6,000 annual car allowance, company-funded private medical insurance, performance-related bonus, 30 days' holiday, and opportunities for professional development. The role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major financial institution's risk management and compliance framework while enjoying flexible working arrangements.
