Senior Manager - Financial Crime Advisory

6w1 month ago

LSEG

London, GB · Full-time · £130,000 – £170,000

About this role

LSEG is a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business with extensive experience and worldwide presence. The role serves as Financial Crime Lead for Post Trade and Digital Markets sectors, holding an SMF17 position within the Group Financial Crime 2LOD function. It drives financial crime compliance and accountability across these business areas.

The position involves oversight of AML and broader Financial Crime legislation compliance, monitoring and submission of SARs, and regulatory reporting. Responsibilities include reporting to Boards, Risk Committees and Senior Management on financial crime matters, acting as contact point for risk events. It ensures appropriate identification and impact assessment of financial crime risks.

People are at the heart of LSEG, with values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shaping operations. The company embraces diversity, breaks down barriers and encourages teamwork for innovation. It fosters an enriching workplace for employees and customers alike.

LSEG enables real personal growth through avenues to broaden and deepen skills beyond traditional career ladders. As a global organisation in 65 countries rooted in growth, diversity and innovation, it offers meaningful careers. Everyone can develop and fulfil their potential in an inclusive culture.

Requirements

Deep knowledge of AML and financial crime regulations in financial markets
Experience holding or eligible for SMF17 Money Laundering Reporting Officer role under UK SMCR
Expertise in regulatory reporting and suspicious activity reporting (SARs) to UK authorities
Background in financial crime oversight within post-trade and digital markets sectors
Ability to conduct financial crime risk assessments and evaluate control effectiveness
Familiarity with 2LOD financial crime functions in global financial institutions
Strong understanding of Group policies for countering financial crime risks

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of entities’ compliance with AML and broader Financial Crime legislation
Hold Senior Management Function (SMF17) for Money Laundering under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime
Ensure accountability for oversight of compliance with the Group’s policies and procedures for countering Financial Crime risk
Monitor, review and externally submit SARs
Deliver regulatory reporting to external regulators and bodies on Financial Crime matters
Report to Entities’ Boards, Risk Committees and Senior Management on financial crime transparency and oversight
Act as contact point for financial crime matters, risk events and higher risk scenarios
Oversee Financial Crime risk assessments to identify risks, assess control effectiveness and mitigate impacts

Benefits

Work in a global organisation spanning 65 countries with significant operations in EMEA, North America and Asia Pacific
Inclusive culture encouraging everyone to fulfil their potential
Opportunities to broaden and deepen skills through diverse career avenues
Values-driven environment focused on Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change