Senior Manager, Economic Crime
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Job title: Senior Manager, Economic Crime
Reference: RP145
Contract: Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week
Location: Kings Hill based with hybrid working (minimum 1 day per week in the office)
Salary: Up to £62,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Do you have the skills and experience to deliver an effective Economic Crime compliance framework and make an impact at a purpose-driven organisation?
We’re looking for a talented Senior Manager to join our Economic Crime team at Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).
What you’ll do
At CAF, every one of us contributes to our impact, and as our Senior Manager, Economic Crime you too will play an integral part in what we do.
The Senior Manager has responsibility for implementing and maintaining an effective Economic Crime Compliance Framework across CAF business areas. This includes leading on the Economic Crime Risk Assessment as well as drafting and development of policies, standards and guidance. The role holder will act as a focal point for activity within the organisation relating to Economic Crime Risk.
As our Senior Manager, Economic Crime you will:
- Be a subject matter expert on Economic Crime risk and effective systems and controls relevant to CAF.
- Lead on CAF’s annual Economic Crime Risk Assessment and drafting and developing Economic Crime Policies, Standards, Guidance and second line process documents.
- Lead on the handling of escalations and referrals to MLRO and make appropriate recommendations to first line teams.
- Conduct reviews of high-risk customers, transactions, activities and escalate as appropriate.
- Manage CAF’s Country Risk Profile and its use across business areas.
- Undertake horizon scanning and ensure stakeholders remain up to date with relevant regulatory and/or law enforcement developments.
- Support the preparation of the annual MLRO report.
- Produce regular management information (key risk indicators) for reporting and support the drafting of reports to Executives and Trustees including making recommendations.
- Develop and deliver relevant Economic Crime training for first and second line teams.
- Line manage, with particular focus on developing junior team members through regular feedback, mentoring, and creating development opportunities
Who you’ll be
This role is for you if you have experience of working in Economic Crime Compliance or have relevant transferable skills and are keen to make a difference to society. We are looking for:
- Significant experience in Economic Crime Compliance, including AML, sanctions, and fraud prevention in a financial services or regulated charity environment.
- Evidence of relevant professional qualification and continuing professional development in Economic Crime (e.g., ICA Diploma in AML, ACAMS CAMS certification, or equivalent)
- Proven written communication skills and ability to explain complex regulatory requirements in accessible terms.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to challenge senior management.
- Adept at problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
- Experience of line managing direct reports, including conducting performance reviews as well as coaching and mentoring skills.
What’s in it for you
At CAF you will receive:
- Permanent hybrid ways of working where roles allow
- Six weeks holiday plus bank holidays
- A wide range of development opportunities to support personal and professional growth
- Pension scheme with better-than-market employer contribution options
- Social impact benefit schemes
For all our employer benefits and to gain an insight into our culture and values, please visit cafonline.org/careers.
Who we are
At Charities Aid Foundation we accelerate social progress by providing essential connections between donors, charities and communities.
We safeguard and deliver vital donations, offer expert advisory services and financial products to donors and charities, and provide tailored charity banking through our award-winning bank CAF Bank.
Our purpose is to enable a better landscape for giving and a fair and sustainable future for all.
Diversity and inclusion
We know that the more diverse and inclusive our organisation becomes, the more creative, effective and impactful we will be. Our aim is for our workforce to represent the society we serve, and we have embarked upon an ambitious pathway to achieve this.
We want to attract, retain and develop the best of talent at all levels, and provide a leading and great place to work, where every voice matters.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is Sunday 8th February 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Please complete the form below, attach your CV and Cover letter, then click ‘Submit Application’ if applying via our website or send your CV to recruitment@cafonline.org quoting reference number RP145.
We welcome applications from everyone who feels they meet the criteria, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital, veteran or parental status.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please indicate on the application form if you would like to be considered as part of the Disability Confident Scheme.
To apply for this role you must be able to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK.
So we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@cafonline.org or 03000 123 566 to request assistance or reasonable adjustments.
Job Reference: RP145