2nd LoD Monitoring and Testing Manager - AML and Financial Crime

You will bring practical execution experience across the following areas: Execute risk-based Compliance Monitoring and Testing assurance activity across key Financial Crime disciplines, applying testing methodologies appropriate to the scope and objectives of each assessment. Evaluate whether first-line controls are appropriately constructed, embedded and operating as expected across CDD/EDD, sanctions, transaction monitoring, third-party risk, governance and management information. Distil complex control weaknesses and regulatory matters into clear, balanced messages suitable for senior management and governance committees. Evaluate the Design and Operational Effectiveness of the key AML and Financial Crime Controls. Support the development of MI and cross-review analysis to identify recurring control weaknesses, risk patterns and developing areas of concern. Help shape both annual and ongoing assurance priorities by providing intelligence on changing risk exposures, regulatory expectations and emerging themes. Build effective relationships across the business, providing appropriate challenge while preserving the objectivity and independence expected of a 2nd Line Monitoring and Testing function. Experience of performing EWRA''s is a plus. If you are currently available and have the relevant experience, please get in touch to discuss the opportunity further. The role is London-based, with an expectation of two days per week in the office. We can discuss PAYE day rates ..... full job details .....