Senior Anti-Financial Crime Associate

Purpose of the role 

Supporting the Head of Anti Financial Crime maintain the anti-financial crime framework, at Vanguard Financial Crime includes anti money laundering/counter terrorist financing, sanctions, Tax Evasion and anti-bribery and corruption. This role will serve as technical lead for sanctions and bribery and corruption in addition to advising on issues and escalations across all financial crime risks to ensure the effective protection of the interests of Vanguard and its clients. 

 
Job Description 

Core Responsibilities 

Assist with enhancing and maintaining Vanguard’s anti-financial crime framework 

Assist with the regular review and update of the Anti-Financial Crime policies, standards, and desk top procedures 

Act as an advisor to the business on day to day financial crime issues 

Provide advice and support to the business on Sanctions matters and act as an escalation point for potential hits and related issues 

Identify and pro-actively manage current and emerging financial crime risks 

Create, manage and deliver Financial Crime Training, including tailored face to face Training 

Maintain the risk assessment model and process for AML, Sanctions and Bribery and Corruption 

Review and analyse AFC related management information and produce board and risk committee presentations 

Ad hoc project work relating to other financial crime matters as required 

Represent the Anti Financial Crime team at client due diligence visits, forums and external meetings and events 

Knowledge/experience: 

Five or more years related experience within a similar level financial crime position with involvement in all aspects of financial crime, ideally within the asset management sector 

Strong understanding of Anti Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist financing, sanctions and Anti Bribery and Corruption requirements, risk, regulatory expectations, industry practice, business systems and processes 

Knowledge and understanding of Corporate Criminal Offence. 

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to influence stakeholders, regularly liaise, articulate complex situations and be a point of contact for the business regarding financial crime issues and escalations 

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with key stakeholders (both internally and externally) 

Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently. 

Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and presentations 

Ability to prioritise workloads and adhere to deadlines in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment. 

Strong critical thinking and analytical skills. Is solutions orientated and uses initiative 

Excellent organisational skills 

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. 

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.