Economic Crime Policy & Complex Advisory Manager | S3 | Risk & Compliance | Milton Keynes, Glasgow | Internal Mobility

Economic Crime Policy & Complex Advisory Manager | S3 | Risk & Compliance | Milton Keynes, Glasgow | Internal Mobility

Country: United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a robust risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Retail & Commercial Banking is a global business integrating all our retail and commercial banking activities to better serve our customers, improve efficiency and drive value creation.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Economic Crime Risk is looking for a Policy & Complex Advisory Manager on a 9-month FTC based out of Milton Keynes or Glasgow.

The role holder will be a key second line contact, supporting the maintenance and delivery of the Bank’s Economic Crime framework, policies, standards, risk appetite, MI requirements and governance arrangements. The role works in partnership with the wider 2LoD Economic Crime Risk function, the MLRO team, first line business areas and control functions to support adherence to relevant policies, standards and frameworks.

The role will support the Economic Crime Risk team by contributing to practical framework deliverables, ensuring requirements remain aligned to legal and regulatory obligations, industry best practice, emerging threats and Santander UK’s risk appetite. This includes supporting the maintenance of economic crime policy architecture, framework documents, governance materials, reporting standards and supporting guidance.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Economic Crime Risk Management and Oversight: Is responsible for supporting the execution of the Function’s Strategy and priorities. This will require working collaboratively across teams and disciplines, as required.
• Framework and Policy Portfolio: contributes to the maintenance and simplification of the Economic Crime framework, policies, standards and supporting materials, helping to ensure clear minimum requirements are articulated for business areas.
• Risk Appetite and MI: supports Economic Crime Risk Appetite activity, including stakeholder input, evidence gathering, MI requirement tracking and reporting against agreed appetite measures.
• Governance and Reporting: supports the operation of the economic crime governance framework, including committee preparation, action tracking, escalation routes, senior stakeholder reporting, regulatory reporting inputs and Group reporting requirements where required.
• Horizon Scanning and Change: keeps up to date with legal, regulatory and industry developments, supporting impact assessment, communication and implementation planning for policy or framework changes.
• Stakeholder Partnership: provides timely and accurate advice to stakeholders, helping to interpret framework requirements in a way that is clear, proportionate and capable of being embedded across the organisation.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us greater as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience:

• Deep and/or broad understanding of the financial services industry, the political and economic environment and Santander strategy and initiatives. (Required)
• Sound knowledge and understanding of UK financial services regulation, economic crime regulation, industry trends and best practice. (Required)
• Proven experience in policy, framework, governance, risk appetite, reporting or advisory activity within a compliance, financial crime or risk management environment. (Required)
• Ability to interpret and articulate regulatory, policy and framework requirements in a business context, delivering complex information in a simple and practical way. (Required)
• Good attention to detail, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with experience of contributing to policy, standard or procedure documents. (Required)
• Good analytical, interpretation, influencing and communication skills; with an ability to communicate and network effectively with management and stakeholders. (Required)
• Organisation skills and the ability to support risk management strategies, processes and prioritised activities. (Required)

Education:

• Relevant academic/regulatory qualification (Preferred)
• University degree or equivalent or suitable practical work experience (Required)
• Great experience in Line 2 Economic Crime Risk Function (Required)

Languages:

• English (Required)

Hard Skills:

• Builds effective relationships with internal stakeholders, Group colleagues, external suppliers, agencies or industry bodies where applicable. (Required)
• Excellent attention to detail, interpersonal and problem-solving skills (Required)
• Excellent analytical, interpretation, influencing and communication skills; with an ability to communicate and network effectively to influence management and external parties (Required)
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across the business to Director level. (Required)
• Exposure to regulatory scrutiny. (Required)

Soft Skills:

• Contributor to internal forums, working groups and governance meetings where required. (Required)
• Great interpersonal skills - persuades and influences others, using a range of approaches, to achieve deliverables. (Required)
• Ability to manage conflicting interests and deadlines (Required)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.
Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally.

Salary Range:

£54,318.00 - £81,478.00 per annum (depending on experience)

This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.

• • Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
  • Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
  • Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
  • Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
  • Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.

We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).

When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location.

We welcome applications on the understanding that, should you be offered this role, there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa sponsorship. You may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

For further Guidance please visit Internal Mobility - Candidate Guidance.

If you want to know more about the opportunity:

Please contact: Dimple Rabadia – Dimple.Rabadia@santander.co.uk

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