Financial Crime Senior Manager

We are a dynamic and rapidly growing electric vehicle leasing company committed to revolutionising the way people drive. As we expand our operations, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and security across all aspects of our business. Reporting into the Chief Finance Officer and with a dotted line into the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager in Financial Crime to join our team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our business against financial crime risks.
As the Financial Crime Senior Manager, you will be the first dedicated first line hire in this crucial area, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our financial crime framework. Your primary objective will be to protect the company from financial crime threats, including fraud, money laundering, bribery, and corruption. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial crime strategy of a fast-growing company while remediating existing issues and setting the foundation for future growth.,

• Financial Crime Strategy & Framework Development: -Conduct a thorough assessment of our financial crime risk management strategy ensuring a balance between risk management and supporting business growth -Review and maintain our risk assessments, policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate risks related to money laundering, fraud, bribery, corruption, and other financial crimes -Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and monitor progress -Work with the MLRO to evolve the approach to financial crime risk management as the organisation scales


• Risk Assessment & Monitoring: -Perform ongoing risk assessments to identify potential financial crime threats and vulnerabilities -Develop and maintain key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor financial crime risk exposure -Implement robust monitoring and reporting mechanisms to detect and respond to suspicious activities in real-time


• Investigations & Incident Management: -Lead and manage investigations into suspected financial crime incidents, ensuring timely and thorough resolution -Coordinate with external parties, including regulatory bodies, as required -Prepare and submit required reports, including Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and other regulatory filings under the direction of the MLRO


• Training & Awareness: -Design and deliver training programs for employees at all levels to enhance awareness of financial crime risks and promote a culture of compliance -Stay up-to-date with emerging financial crime trends and regulatory changes, and communicate relevant updates to the organisation


• Stakeholder Engagement: -Act as a subject matter expert for financial crime matters within the organisation, providing expert advice to senior management and the board -Collaborate with legal, compliance, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment of financial crime risk management with overall business objectives -Build relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators, industry bodies, and peer organisations, to stay informed of best practices and industry developments
  
  Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial crime risk management, preferably within the financial services, leasing, or automotive sectors


• Previous experience as a Deputy MLRO or MLRO desirable


• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing financial crime frameworks, including AML, fraud prevention, and anti-bribery/corruption programs


• Strong understanding of relevant regulations, including AML/KYC, fraud prevention, and anti-bribery/corruption laws


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and implement effective controls


• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels


• High level of integrity, ethical judgement, and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance


• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving


• Strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail and the ability to see the big picture
  
  The electric revolution has arrived - and from 2035 you'll no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in the UK.

We're building a whole new way for drivers to join the electric charge and not only learn about and shop for their EV online, but experience a 'lease for life' through an industry changing customer experience. This is the chance to join one of the UK's most exciting start-ups - making it easy for individuals and businesses to go electric by getting their car, charger and energy all in one cracking deal.
Octopus Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. Our mission is to drive sustainable change, decarbonise the planet and provide our customers with fair pricing and a fantastic experience.
We're an Octopus Energy company-an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs.
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
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