Job Description

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.
Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.
The Asset Management Financial Crime Advisory Manager (UK) is a management role with day-to-day responsibility for coordinating activities to support the implementation of the group financial crime risk management framework within the UK Asset Management business.
Financial crime responsibilities:Request local UK Asset Management 2LOD local exemptions, waivers and dispensations from Group Financial Crime Policies and Standards, develop mitigation plans, and maintain records. Manage escalations from UK Asset Management 1LoD for exemptions, waivers and dispensations for Group Financial Crime Policies and Standards. Produce UK Asset Management MLRO reports and other Senior Management reporting for UK 2LoD in line with Group Financial Crime Governance and Management Information Framework. Support risk decisioning in Asset Management as per M&G PLC's Financial Crime Risk Appetite and Risk Decisioning Matrix as UK 2LoD. Track completion of financial crime mandatory and role-specific training for the local UK Asset Management business. Prepare REP-CRIM and other regulatory reports for applicable Asset Management legal entities in the UK. Disseminate group financial crime training to the UK Asset Management business. Communicate new UK regulatory change items to Asset Management 1LoD teams. Provide advice and guidance to Asset Management 1LoD teams on Group Financial Crime Policies and Standards and relevant UK regulations. Provide advice and guidance regarding the application processes for the registration of Asset Management entities as Annex I financial institutions.

Additional responsibilities:Implement actions for UK 2LoD arising from Assurance / Audit Findings relating to UK Asset Management. Other tasks and activities within the scope of your role or team as required from time to time.

Skill requirements:Established experience within financial crime and being able to demonstrate deep understanding of the financial crime risks inherent in the asset management sector. Strong knowledge of UK financial crime laws and regulations, including AML, Sanctions, ABC and fraud prevention, preferably including in the context of above-mentioned sectors. Expert knowledge of UK financial crime laws and regulations relating to Sanctions, and preferably including in the context of above-mentioned sectors. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with senior stakeholders and communicate and explain risk decisions. [Desirable] Relevant experience with engaging with UK regulatory authorities. (Desirable) Relevant of supporting business activities involving real assets including real estate and infra

Experience Level: Manager/Expert
Recruiter: Helen Simons
We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.
M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying.
If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: careers@mandg.com