Financial Crime Manager

at  Vodafone

Location: Newbury (Hybrid)
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri
At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

WHO WE ARE

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

We’re recruiting for a Financial Crime Manager to join our Risk & Compliance team here at Vodafone UK. As a Financial Crime Manager, you will adopt a highly cross functional role which aims to drive financial crime standards, helps spread an understanding of financial crime in the 1st line, and both protects our customers and Vodafone by ensuring compliance with financial crime requirements.

Wider responsibilities will also include, but will not be limited to:

• The effective implementation and management of financial crime related 1st Line of Defence (1LOD) processes, systems, and controls within Vodafone UK.
• Ensure the escalation processes across the 3rd Line of Defence (3LOD) model are effective.
• Establish and maintain appropriate 1LOD governance forums and working groups.
• Delivery of financial crime reporting, ensuring quality of information is maintained and trend analysis is completed.
• Ensure records are retained in line with requirements (e.g., Money Laundering Regulations).
• Ensure risks associated with financial crime exposures are recorded and assessed in line with the risk management framework.
• Ensure training relating to financial crime disciplines is rolled out and completed across 1LOD.
• Effectively manage resource and operational effectiveness across the 1LOD.

Who you are

• Expert knowledge of financial crime laws and regulations (Anti-Bribery, Anti-Money Laundering and Economic Sanctions).
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with a clear track record of translating ideas and information to all levels of seniority.
• Experience implementing and/or managing financial crime processes and controls within the 1LOD.
• Builds relationships within and across departments with a collaborative and consultative mindset.
• Adept in the utilisation of the MS Office suite.
• Preferably ICA certified.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.