Global Financial Crimes Compliance – Monitoring and Testing Manager

M&G plc

Manager delivering Monitoring & Testing reviews over Financial Crime controls at M&G, a financial services firm. Assessing design and operational effectiveness of compliance controls while ensuring independence.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Crime Compliance, including AML/CTF and sanctions, while delivering high-quality assurance reports and insights to senior stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and engage collaboratively with teams and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

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Financial Crimes Compliance ExperienceAML/CTF KnowledgeAssurance ReportingAnalytical CapabilityStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

MonitoringTestingAuditRisk AssessmentTransaction MonitoringGovernanceThematic AnalysisEvidence-Based ConclusionsContinuous ImprovementProportionate Assurance Techniques

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganisational SkillsProactive MindsetCollaborative ApproachCalm Under Pressure

Industry Keywords

Financial CrimeSanctionsFraudTax Evasion FacilitationAsset ManagementInsurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver Monitoring & Testing reviews across Financial Crime risk areas using proportionate assurance techniques aligned to the intended purpose of each review
Assess the design, implementation and operational effectiveness of 1LOD controls (e.g.: CDD/EDD, third-party oversight, sanctions, transaction monitoring, governance and MI)
Produce clear, well‑supported findings, recommendations and high‑quality assurance reports and thematic summaries underpinned by robust audit trails and well‑indexed evidence
Translate technical issues into concise, objective insight for senior stakeholders, governance forums and committees
Contribute to MI, thematic analysis and identification of trends or emerging risks
Provide insight to annual and in‑year assurance planning, highlighting relevant risks, themes and regulatory drivers
Engage constructively with stakeholders while maintaining independence and professional clarity
Support colleagues, analysts and contractors through guidance, coaching and constructive challenge and coordinate activity involving multiple SMEs or data owners
Contribute to continuous improvement and a team culture built on quality, integrity and respectful challenge
Undertake additional tasks within the scope of the role when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience delivering assurance, monitoring, testing or audit within Financial Crimes Compliance
Strong understanding of AML/CTF, Sanctions, PF, Fraud, ABC, and Tax Evasion Facilitation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present clearly to senior management
Strong analytical capability with sound judgement and balanced, evidence‑based conclusions
Strong organisational skills and confidence managing multiple priorities
Proactive, curious, calm under pressure and comfortable in fast‑moving environments
Collaborative mindset with commitment to high‑quality outputs
Financial Crime experience in asset management and/or insurance (desirable)
Experience coordinating, guiding or managing analysts, SMEs or contractors (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions
Share Save and Share Incentive Plan
access to financial wellbeing and support services
38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy
comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave
Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options