Vanguard

Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst

Vanguard

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Deliver accurate, timely AFC regulatory and internal reporting
  • Lead end‑to‑end AFC risk assessments, including data analysis and stakeholder challenge
  • Oversee policy and standards updates, ensuring alignment with regulatory and global AFC requirements
  • Enhance AFC framework methodology, documentation, and consistency with group standards
  • Produce clear governance materials (reports, dashboards, committee papers)
  • Support thematic reviews and ongoing improvements to risk assessment methods
  • Provide subject‑matter support on AML/CTF, Sanctions, ABAC, and Anti‑Tax Evasion requirements
  • Interpret regulatory changes and help embed new requirements into business processes
  • Support regulatory readiness, audit responses, and evidence coordination
  • Build strong relationships with 1LoD and 2LoD to promote transparency and effective escalation
  • Support AFC testing and monitoring activities
  • Produce insight‑led reporting to highlight control gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
  • Track and validate remediation actions
  • Maintain high‑quality documentation, process maps, and audit‑ready evidence
  • Provide AFC input into change initiatives to ensure risks are properly considered
  • Support project governance, reporting, and risk/milestone tracking
  • Participate in cross‑functional groups to deliver AFC‑related outcomes
  • Assist with embedding new processes and operating model changes

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of AML/CTF, Sanctions, ABAC, Anti‑Tax Evasion, and financial crime frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with risk assessments, including analysis, narrative drafting, and validation
  • Experience managing regulatory or internal reporting cycles
  • Background in policy governance or standards maintenance
  • Excellent written/verbal communication and governance drafting skills
  • High attention to detail, organisation, and ability to work in fast‑paced environments
  • Ability to interpret regulatory expectations and apply them pragmatically
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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