Description

We are currently supporting a leading international bank in the search for an Anti-Financial Crime Governance Manager (m/f/d)  to join its European Financial Crime Compliance function.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to the continued development and enhancement of the Bank’s Anti-Financial Crime framework within an international and highly regulated environment.

With a strong focus on AFC governance, regulatory, policy development and advisory, you will work closely with Compliance, Financial Crime, business functions and senior stakeholders across Europe and internationally.

Your tasks

• Support the maintenance and continuous enhancement of the Bank’s Anti-Financial Crime framework, including policies, procedures, standards and governance documentation
• Monitor relevant regulatory and legislative developments and assess their impact on the existing AFC framework
• Support the implementation of changes, including impact assessments, gap analyses, action tracking and policy updates
• Provide AML and Financial Crime advisory support and subject matter expertise to internal stakeholders
• Contribute to the development and implementation of AFC-related policies, procedures and control frameworks
• Participate in regulatory change initiatives and strategic AFC projects across the organisation
• Support AFC governance activities, including stakeholder coordination, management information and committee preparation
• Work closely with Compliance, Financial Crime, Risk, Legal and First Line of Defence functions
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews and other assurance activities
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the Bank’s European and international organisation

Your profile

• Several years  of relevant professional experience within banking or financial services, ideally within Anti-Financial Crime, AML Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk or Audit
• Strong knowledge of European AML and Financial Crime regulations, ideally including German regulatory requirements
• Experience interpreting regulatory developments and assessing their impact on policies, procedures, controls and governance frameworks
• Experience in regulatory change, AFC governance, policy development or compliance-related projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound, risk-based assessments
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and contribute to cross-functional projects
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with different functions and levels of seniority
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Fluent English, German is a plus
• University degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline, a banking qualification or comparable professional background

  The following would be advantageous:

  • Experience within an international or European banking environment
  • Exposure to interactions with regulators, external auditors or other supervisory stakeholders
  • Experience supporting the development of AML/AFC policies and governance frameworks
  • Experience providing advisory support to First Line of Defence business functions
  • Professional qualifications in AML, Financial Crime Compliance, Risk Management or a related discipline