Financial Crime Governance, Framework & Regulatory Lead

At Aldermore, you'll be part of a business where specialist expertise is valued, and where colleagues are empowered to make a real difference.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from our London, Reading or Manchester office
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture.

As you would expect, we offer a competitive basic salary and reward package, and you’ll also benefit from our commitment to investing in your professional development throughout your journey with us.

Benefits vary across the business depending on the role you do, but these will give you an idea of what to expect:

• 30 days' annual leave
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private Medical Insurance - provided by Bupa. Aldermore pay the premium and you pay the tax. 
• Pension - managed by Aviva. Save for your retirement, with your contributions enhanced by up to 2x by Aldermore
• Maternity Pay – a generous maternity leave package of up to six months on full pay
• Group Income Protection - financial support, equivalent to 75% of your basic salary, if you can’t work due to illness or injury
• Group Life Assurance - a lump sum benefit to your family or next of kin in the event of your passing while employed by the company
• Employee Assistance Programme - access to qualified advisers for various life challenges and events, through Zurich
• Toothfairy - unlimited advice from UK dentists
• Flu Jab and Eye Care Vouchers
• Shopping Discounts
• Critical Illness
• Cycle To Work
• Dental Insurance
• Give As You Earn
• Government Tax-Free Childcare Scheme
• Octopus Electric Vehicles
• Bus And Tram Benefit
• Save Our Planet - Plant trees, build habitats, calculate your own carbon footprint, sponsor renewable energy projects
• Season Ticket Loan
• Microsoft Discounts
• Spouse Or Partner Life Assurance
• Technology - Buy new tech devices through salary deduction
• Wearable Technology
• Wellbeing App
• Will Writing
• Metrolink Annual Pass & Clipper Ticket

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and strengthen Aldermore's approach to Financial Crime risk management. You'll lead the second-line oversight of the Bank's Financial Crime Framework, ensuring it remains effective, proportionate and aligned to regulatory expectations, while supporting the delivery of the Bank's strategic objectives.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you'll oversee financial crime governance, policy development, regulatory implementation, horizon scanning and assurance activities. Acting as the Bank's Nominated Officer for AML, CTF and Anti-Bribery & Corruption, you'll play a pivotal role in protecting the Bank from financial crime risks, driving continuous improvement and ensuring a strong culture of compliance across the organisation.

To act as an ambassador of the Bank’s vision to Back more people to go for it in life and in business.

• Lead and enhance Aldermore’s Financial Crime Framework, ensuring it remains robust, effective and aligned to evolving regulatory requirements.
• Shape Financial Crime strategy and governance, providing insight and oversight to Executive and Board-level stakeholders.
• Drive the implementation of regulatory change, ensuring new requirements are effectively embedded across the Bank.
• Act as the Bank’s Nominated Officer for AML, CTF and Anti-Bribery & Corruption, supporting the MLRO and strengthening the Bank’s control environment.
• Oversee key Financial Crime reporting, risk assessments and regulatory engagements with bodies including the FCA, PRA and NCA.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across the business to deliver a proactive, forward-looking approach to Financial Crime risk management and continuous improvement.