Job Title: Third-Party Risk – Subject Matter Expert (with AML / Financial Crime Experience)

Location: Manchester/London (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent/Contract (Flexible)

Overview: Our client, a leading management consultancy, is seeking an experienced Third Party Risk Subject Matter Expert with a strong background in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and/or Financial Crime to support the delivery of complex client engagements across risk and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team and contribute to high-impact programmes within highly regulated sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

- Serve as the subject matter expert for third-party risk, with a particular focus on AML and financial crime risk exposures within vendor and supply chain relationships.
- Design and implement third-party risk frameworks, policies, and procedures tailored to clients’ regulatory and operational environments.
- Lead or support risk assessments, enhanced due diligence, and ongoing monitoring activities for third parties.
- Advise clients on emerging risks and regulatory developments (e.g., FCA, PRA, UK Money Laundering Regulations, ESG).
- Deliver client-facing workstreams and contribute to risk transformation projects, ensuring third party controls align with wider financial crime prevention strategies.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and support internal teams through knowledge sharing and upskilling.

Candidate Profile:

- Extensive experience in third party risk management, with demonstrable expertise in AML, financial crime compliance, or broader regulatory risk.
- Background in consultancy, financial services, or a similarly regulated environment.
- Strong understanding of risk frameworks and control environments (e.g., JMLSG Guidance, Wolfsberg Principles, ISO standards).
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CRISC, CTPRP) are highly desirable.

Why Apply:

- Be part of a progressive consultancy shaping risk and compliance strategy across sectors.
- Engage with high-profile clients and complex regulatory challenges.
- Hybrid working model and flexible engagement options.
- Competitive remuneration, based on experience and contract type