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We are recruiting for an experienced Financial Crime Manager to join our Compliance Team at AXA Ireland.
As a senior member of this team, you will be responsible for overseeing the Financial Crime function, developing and implementing policies and strategies related to Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).
In this pivotal role, you will fulfill the responsibilities of Sanctions Officer, AML Officer, and Anti-Bribery Officer, while also representing AXA Ireland in various Group-led initiatives. You will collaborate closely with the Chief Compliance Officer to promote a robust compliance culture throughout the organisation.
At AXA, we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team, and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients, or attending industry events.
What You'll Be Doing
1. Identify, assess, mitigate, manage, and report on Financial Crime risks across AXA Insurance dac.
2. Implement a robust Anti-Bribery and Corruption Program throughout the organisation.
3. Ensure compliance with a Sanctions Screening Program in alignment with regulatory standards.
4. Maintain adherence to Financial Crime requirements set by AXA Group and relevant regulations.
5. Foster a strong Compliance Culture by maintaining a visible presence within the business.
6. Collaborate with the Chief Compliance Officer to review and update internal policies and procedures regarding Financial Crime compliance annually.
7. Ensure proper escalation of issues and matters requiring approvals, reporting to the Local Executive Committee and other stakeholders as necessary.
8. Lead special projects as required, ensuring a strong Financial Crime Program is in place to protect AXA Insurance dac customers.
Qualifications
1. 7+ years' experience of working with regulated and non-regulated products with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a Financial Crime Role.
2. A relevant 3rd level qualification is essential, with a specific Financial Crime Qualification/Certificate In Insurance Practice Ireland beneficial.
3. Demonstrable expertise in Financial Crime management, with a track record of implementing and improving Financial Crime programs across large organisations.
4. An up-to-date awareness of the CBI and FCA regulator's expectations of Financial Crime Requirements.
5. Review and challenge of Business area dashboards and reports across Conduct risk areas.
6. Actively engage and attend relevant governance forums to support the identification, monitoring, and management of Financial Crime Risks.
7. Able to engage with staff at all levels of the organisation with challenge, empathy, and pragmatism.
8. Excellent report writing & communication skills with an attention to detail.
9. Ability to meet or exceed deadlines, prioritise, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced changing environment.
10. Commercial acumen and ability to influence with persuasive skills and a high level of personal integrity.
11. Critical thinking and good analytical skills.
This role is an allocated Controlled Function (CF 1-2) under Fitness & Probity Regime, which means the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced level of background screening requirements.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorized to work in Ireland and/or the United Kingdom.
This recruitment campaign will be used to support permanent, temporary and/or extension for any upcoming similar positions.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
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