Manager Economic Crime Policy

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As an Economic Crime Policy Manager, you'll lead the delivery of key elements of our policy and standards framework, to ensure compliance with economic crime related regulation and legislation and enabling the management of economic crime risk across all areas of Nationwide and Virgin Money.

This temporary role is focused on anti-money laundering, sanctions and screening policy. It requires an analytic and strategic mind set, focussed on future proofing the organisation and driving the right outcomes. It also requires the ability to engage with diverse business areas and build credibility, setting clear expectations with precise and engaging communications.

You'll be based in the Policy, External Engagement and Training team, within Economic Crime Risk & Compliance, as part of the second line of defence. Within the Risk Function, we are responsible for ensuring business strategy is delivered in a safe, controlled and compliant manner.

You will play a key role in defining how we manage anti-money laundering, sanctions and screening controls, with a focus on non-personal customers and business banking. You'll support the interpretation of emerging regulation, provide guidance, manage related methodologies, and enable the business to embed risk appetite consistently as VM heritage activities merge and embed.

We are happy to consider flexible working approaches to help you perform at your best.

This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

At Nationwide, we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK-wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.

For this job, you'll spend at least two days per week, or if part-time, you'll spend 40% of your working time, based at either our London or Swindon offices. Whilst these locations are where we are primarily looking to fill the role, if you're an internal applicant based in a different location, we would welcome your application, and if successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this could work for this specific role. You can also find out more about our approach to hybrid working here .

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.