Summary: The Financial Crime Due Diligence Manager will play a crucial role in enhancing compliance and risk management within the utilities sector. This position involves leading KYC checks, managing due diligence frameworks, and engaging with stakeholders to mitigate financial crime risks. The role requires strategic thinking and the ability to implement policies while supporting team leadership and training initiatives. This is a 3-month contract with potential for extension, based in London with hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Protect the business from risks related to Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, Sanctions, Bribery & Corruption, Fraud, and Tax Evasion.
• Propose, implement, and maintain processes and policies, providing strategic guidance on financial crime issues.
• Support the Senior Due Diligence Manager in line management responsibilities, including mentorship and skill development.
• Own and manage the business Due Diligence Control Framework, including the Financial Crime Minimum Standard.
• Engage with key stakeholders to set risk appetites and ensure risks and controls are managed in line with agreed risk appetite.
• Drive training and awareness of Financial Crime through horizon scanning, e-learning, advisory, and thought-leadership.
• Conduct longer-term strategic planning regarding Financial Crime and its implications for the business activities and compliance.
• Lead change initiatives within the financial crime team as needed.
• Brief on financial crime to Board and Executive Committee level as required.
• Provide specialist advice to relevant stakeholders on financial crime.

Key Skills:

• Significant experience in due diligence and KYC.
• A good understanding of financial crime laws and regulations.
• Experience operating in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with commodity trading in the energy sector.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.
• A certification from a recognised institution (ICA or ACAMS preferred).
• A Bachelor's Degree is desirable but not mandatory.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Utilities