Second Line of Defense GFCC Monitoring and Testing Consultant, M&G

• Experience supporting or assuring large‑scale Financial Crime transformation or remediation programmes
• Financial Crime experience in asset management and/or insurance
• Experience delivering assurance, monitoring, testing or audit within Financial Crimes Compliance
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF, Sanctions, PF, Fraud, ABC, and Tax Evasion Facilitation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present clearly to senior management
• Strong analytical capability with sound judgement and balanced, evidence‑based conclusions
• Strong organisational skills and confidence managing multiple priorities
• Collaborative mindset with commitment to high‑quality outputs

Desirable

• As part of the Second Line of Defence (2LoD), the Global Financial Crimes Compliance - Monitoring & Testing Manager delivers independent, risk‑based assurance over Financial Crime risks owned by the First Line (1LoD)
• The role focuses on whether Financial Crime controls are designed appropriately, implemented effectively and operating as intended, using evidence to generate clear, objective insight
• The role will suit someone with excellent communication skills, strong analytical judgement, who applies a thoughtful and balanced approach to challenge and who thrives in a team that values quality, fairness and integrity
• Deliver Monitoring & Testing reviews across Financial Crime risk areas using proportionate assurance techniques aligned to the intended purpose of each review
• Assess the design, implementation and operational effectiveness of 1LOD controls (e.g.: CDD/EDD, third-party oversight, sanctions, transaction monitoring, governance and MI)
• Produce clear, well‑supported findings, recommendations and high‑quality assurance reports and thematic summaries underpinned by robust audit trails and well‑indexed evidence
• Translate technical issues into concise, objective insight for senior stakeholders, governance forums and committees
• Contribute to MI, thematic analysis and identification of trends or emerging risks
• Provide insight to annual and in‑year assurance planning, highlighting relevant risks, themes and regulatory drivers
• Engage constructively with stakeholders while maintaining independence and professional clarity
• Support colleagues, analysts and contractors through guidance, coaching and constructive challenge and coordinate activity involving multiple SMEs or data owners
• Contribute to continuous improvement and a team culture built on quality, integrity and respectful challenge
• Undertake additional tasks within the scope of the role when required
• What Success Looks Like
• High‑quality, well‑evidenced assurance delivered consistently and on time
• Clear, objective insight on the effectiveness of Financial Crime controls
• Constructive, professional relationships without compromising independence
• Confident, clear communication through reports, summaries and presentations
• A trusted and reliable contributor to a high‑performing 2LoD GFCC Monitoring & Testing team

• End Date: August 24, 2026