Financial Crime Manager

At Melton Building Society, our purpose is to sustainably create homes and build thriving communities. Our success is due to our amazing people, who place customers and the community at the heart of everything they do.

Lead our financial crime team. Help protect our customers and the Society. As Financial Crime Manager, you’ll report to the Chief Risk Officer and act as Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (Deputy MLRO). This is a key role in Risk & Compliance, combining team leadership with hands-on oversight of financial crime risks and controls. We’re offering a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working — an opportunity to put your expertise to work in a purpose-led building society.

About the position

You will:

• Lead, develop and line manage the Financial Crime team, providing expert guidance across the Society.
• Maintain policies, procedures and controls covering anti-money laundering, know your customer (KYC), sanctions, fraud, transaction monitoring, customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), anti-bribery and corruption, and tax evasion.
• Act as Deputy MLRO, produce the annual MLRO Report and support the MLRO as required.
• Manage KYC systems for identity verification, screening, transaction monitoring and ongoing customer monitoring.
• Maintain the Business Wide Risk Assessment and manage financial crime risks. Support retail and commercial customers through financial crime oversight and assurance of controls.
• Oversee Suspicious Activity Report investigations, EDD assessments, monitoring alerts and assessments, and other KYC referrals.
• Produce and present financial crime management information and committee reporting.
• Develop and deliver training, review and support new product proposals, and implement regulatory changes to keep financial crime controls effective.

What are we looking for?

You’ll combine financial crime expertise with the ability to lead a team, challenge constructively and build strong relationships. We’re looking for:

Essential experience:

• In-depth knowledge of financial crime regulations and the associated Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulatory framework.
• Experience working in financial services and the banking sector.
• Experience developing or maintaining financial crime policies, controls and procedures.
• Understanding of KYC systems and technology.
• Experience identifying and managing financial crime risks.

Skills and behaviours:

• Clear, effective communication and the ability to educate others and share knowledge.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, building relationships while maintaining the Society’s integrity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to challenge and improve ways of working.
• Effective leadership that motivates colleagues and encourages collaboration across teams.
• Adaptability, composure under pressure and a high degree of personal accountability.

What’s in it for you?

Our people and customer relationships are at the heart of our success. We’re committed to making Melton Building Society a great place to work.

We aim to create an inclusive and supportive culture where our differences are embraced and where you feel that you belong.

Alongside your salary, our reward package includes:

• Generous employer pension contributions
• Free annual pension advice and pension welcome meeting
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Health cash plan
• Reward platform with monthly treats and access to discounts

Salary range: £50,000–£60,000 per annum

To apply, please enter your details and upload your CV.

You must have the right to work in the UK.

Close advert: 27th November 2026