Policy & Risk Senior Specialist

M&G

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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 Role:Policy & Risk Senior Specialist is an experienced role supporting the Policy & Risk Lead within the Policy, Governance & Oversight Team, with responsibility to manage the definition and implementation of the Business Unit Risk Appetite (BU RA), the execution of the Business Unit Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (BU EWRA), and the management of the implementation of Group-wide policies and standards in the Asset Management business.Main Responsibilities:Policy and Standards Implementation and Oversight:
  • Collaborate with 1LoD AM FCO and business teams to ensure effective implementation of Group policies and standards into financial crime operational processes.
  • Manage 1LoD escalations and queries, seeking 2LoD Asset Management Advisory team guidance as needed.
  • Request, manage, track, renew, escalate, and keep audit of rationale for BU Policy waivers, dispensations, and exemptions.
Risk Management and Assessment:
  • Define the Business Unit Risk Appetite (BU RA) aligned with the Group Financial Crime Risk Appetite Framework.
  • Collaborate with the business to execute and document the BU Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) using the Group framework and methodology.
  • Contribute to the register of key financial crime risks and 1LoD controls, maintaining the register and tracking the implementation of mitigating actions identified in the BU EWRA.
  • Define and monitor 1LoD Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track performance against the BU RA, providing regular reporting to senior management.
  • Develop and maintain transaction monitoring (TM) and fraud typologies and threat-based scenarios based on BU EWRA output and intelligence from the Central 2LoD Investigations and FIU Team.
  • Provide financial crime input into the Business Unit Risk & Control Self-Assessment (BU RCSA).
Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience
  • Significant experience in financial crime, with specific knowledge of the asset management sector, including inherent risks, applicable laws, and regulations.
  • Deep understanding of risk mitigation controls and their implementation, including TM and fraud typologies.
  • Significant experience within risk appetite and assessment definition and execution.
  • Experience in overseeing the implementation of financial crime frameworks within operational financial crime teams.
  • Significant experience within / understanding of operational financial crime teams.
  • Strong organisational and coordination skills.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across financial crime and business teams.
Work Level: Manager or ExpertRecruiter: Hollie DoranLocation: 10 Fenchurch AvenueWe 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 , 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:

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