Financial Crime Compliance Manager

About the role

Standard Bank Offshore, the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, is looking for an experienced Financial Crime Compliance Manager to protect its business, clients and reputation through effective compliance risk management. The role suits a seasoned financial crime professional with strong banking experience and in-depth knowledge of the Isle of Man regulatory environment. It acts as a trusted adviser to stakeholders, helping shape the financial crime framework, oversee remediation and support a robust compliance culture. The position is based in the Isle of Man and does not offer relocation or sponsorship; applicants must be eligible to work there.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert financial crime advice to stakeholders across the organisation
• Identify, assess and manage financial crime risks in business operations
• Deliver and support AML/CFT training and awareness initiatives
• Lead and complete financial crime risk assessments
• Maintain and enhance regulatory compliance frameworks and risk management plans
• Manage audit findings, compliance monitoring and remediation programmes
• Support regulatory inspections, reviews and supervisory engagements
• Prepare governance and compliance reporting for committees and stakeholders
• Represent the business at Group Financial Crime forums and stakeholder meetings
• Drive continuous improvement of financial crime controls, policies and procedures

Required profile

• ICA Diploma (or equivalent professional qualification)
• 5-10 years' experience in Financial Crime Compliance in a banking environment
• Proven experience in a financial crime advisory or compliance management role
• Extensive understanding of the Isle of Man regulatory framework
• Strong understanding of banking operations and products
• Experience managing regulatory reviews, audits and remediation programmes

Required skills

• Financial crime prevention expertise
• Knowledge of the Isle of Man financial industry regulatory framework
• AML/CFT legislation, regulations and industry best practice
• Legal compliance, good governance, risk and control, risk management, strategic planning and reporting