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Your new companyA leading financial services organisation is actively seeking a Fraud Risk and Compliance Analyst to play a pivotal role in protecting the business from fraud and ensuring full regulatory compliance. This is a high-impact position where you will be at the forefront of identifying and mitigating fraud risks, while shaping and enforcing compliance strategies that align with evolving legal and regulatory standards. Working collaboratively with teams across operations, IT, and legal, you will help to design and implement robust frameworks that safeguard the organisation and foster trust among stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about risk management and regulatory excellence to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Your new role
In this role, you will work closely with the Client Operations teams on a daily basis, acting as a subject matter expert to support the development and ongoing maintenance of Vanguard's anti-financial crime framework. You will contribute to the regular review and updating of Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) policies, standards, and desktop procedures, while also serving as a trusted advisor to the business on day-to-day financial crime matters. Your responsibilities will include providing expert guidance on sanctions-related issues and acting as an escalation point for potential matches and associated concerns. You will proactively identify and manage both current and emerging financial crime risks, and take the lead in designing, coordinating, and delivering tailored Financial Crime training, including in-person sessions. Additionally, you will maintain and enhance risk assessment models and processes for Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, and Bribery & Corruption. The role also involves analysing AFC-related management information and preparing insightful reports and presentations for the board and risk committees. You will support various ad hoc projects related to financial crime and represent the Anti-Financial Crime team at client due diligence meetings, industry forums, and external events.
What you'll need to succeedExcellent written and verbal communication skills are required to influence stakeholders, explain complex issues, and manage financial crime escalations. The role demands strong collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Candidates should be highly organised, able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
What you'll get in returnHyrbrid role 3days a week in the office 10% bonus Transparent career pathWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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