Senior Economic Crime Manager

About this role

Vacancy Name Senior Economic Crime Manager

Vacancy No VN2441

Employment Type Permanent

Duration N/A

Company Description Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description The Senior Economic Crime Manager provides senior technical expertise and oversight across Xeinadin's economic crime framework. The role acts as a key escalation point for complex and high-risk client matters, Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and wider economic crime risks.

Working closely with the MLRO and Economic Crime Team, the role supports effective risk management, regulatory compliance and the consistent application of Xeinadin's economic crime policies and procedures across the business.

Key Responsibilities High-Risk Clients & Complex Matters

Provide senior oversight and challenge for high-risk clients, PEPs and other complex client relationships.

Review and approve Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), including source of wealth, source of funds, complex ownership structures and higher-risk jurisdictions.

Act as a senior escalation point for complex AML and CDD matters.

Provide clear recommendations on client acceptance, continuation and disengagement in line with Xeinadin's risk appetite.

Suspicious Activity Reports

Review and investigate internal SARs and provide recommendations to the MLRO.

Support the preparation and submission of external SARs and Defence Against Money Laundering (DAML) requests where appropriate.

Support the MLRO with law enforcement requests and other matters relating to suspected money laundering.

Identify trends and emerging risks arising from SARs and escalate significant matters appropriately.

Risk & Governance

Support the development and periodic review of Xeinadin's Business-Wide Risk Assessment and client risk assessment methodology.

Identify emerging economic crime risks and recommend appropriate enhancements to controls.

Technical Advisory

Act as a senior subject matter expert and provide practical, risk-based advice on AML, sanctions, PEPs, fraud and wider economic crime matters.

Support the MLRO with the interpretation and implementation of regulatory and legislative developments.

Support the development and maintenance of economic crime policies, procedures and guidance.

Provide technical guidance, coaching and support to members of the Economic Crime Team.

Management Information & Continuous Improvement

Analyse economic crime data and management information to identify trends, weaknesses and areas of increased risk.

Support regulatory reviews, internal audits and assurance activity relating to economic crime.

Work collaboratively with stakeholders across Xeinadin to strengthen controls and drive continuous improvement.

Key Requirements Significant experience within AML, economic crime, financial crime or regulatory compliance at Manager or Senior Manager level.

Strong technical knowledge of UK AML legislation, regulatory requirements and the risk-based approach.

Demonstrable experience of managing high-risk clients, EDD and complex AML matters.

Practical experience of reviewing and investigating internal SARs and a strong understanding of the external SAR and DAML process.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex information and reach clear, evidence-based conclusions.

Strong professional judgement and confidence to challenge and advise senior stakeholders.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical and proportionate solutions.

Relevant AML, economic crime or compliance qualification desirable.

Experience Within Accountancy Or Professional Services Is Preferred.

Additional Requirements Senior oversight of high-risk AML and economic crime matters.

Technical guidance and coaching for the Economic Crime Team.

Act as an escalation point for complex AML issues.

Advise stakeholders on economic crime risks and controls.

Model Hybrid

Benefits Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:

• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
• subject to exceptions and business needs

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