Financial Crime Advisory Manager

Location: London, hybrid working Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are. Who We Are At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve. Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth. What you'll do The Financial Crime Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Compliance and Financial Crime Advice Manager in delivering a robust compliance framework across all Vodafone UK products and delivery channels. This role involves leading the implementation and oversight of effective controls to ensure we meet our regulatory obligations. In this position, you will provide Vodafone UK with clear regulatory interpretations and establish corresponding policy expectations. By taking a proportionate approach to risk-rating and assessment, you will ensure that our business consistently operates within our legal and regulatory risk appetites. Support the Senior Compliance & Financial Crime Advice Manager in designing and implementing a fit for purpose operational model to manage financial crime risk & compliance. Establish and maintain a constructive dialogue with relevant regulators, including the NCA and FCA. Work across the business and Group to find compliant solutions to financial crime regulatory/policy compliance issues. Lead the design, implementation, and execution of annual risk assessment activity across all core financial crime compliance disciplines. Ensure effective governance and reporting is in place, including regular KPIs/KRIs and the MLRO annual report. Responsible for regulatory reporting obligations including reporting suspicious activities and breach reporting. Lead Vodafone UK reporting annual risk assessment activity and report outcomes to Senior Leadership and Vodafone Group. Design strategy and deliver training across the business covering key topics within the financial crime remit. Lead the strategy for stakeholder communications across Vodafone UK and Vodafone Group. Oversee delivery of strategic action plans to close compliance gaps or deliver improvements required following Monitoring/3rd line Audit findings. Interact with senior stakeholders to provide accurate and timely advice on sensitive financial crime compliance matters. Who you are • Experience working in a similar role in Financial Services, at Manager level, within a financial crime/compliance discipline. • Proven experience of 2nd line Sanctions/AML/ABC advisory expertise. • Strong working knowledge of Sanctions/AML/ABC technology and systems. • Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills. • Experience of dealing with regulators and other external bodies in financial crime compliance. • Advanced stakeholder management skills. What we offer We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family. Together we can Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website for guidance.

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