Economic crime – money laundering, tax evasion, sanctions, fraud, anti-bribery and corruption – poses a rapidly growing, and increasingly complex, threat to UK national security and prosperity. It fuels serious organised crime and causes immense harm to individuals, businesses and especially to civil society. One plausible estimate is that over £100 billion is laundered through and within the UK or UK registered corporate structures each year. It’s understandable, then, that reducing and preventing economic crime is a priority for Government, law enforcement, regulators and regulated firms alike.

The Charities Aid Foundation is a charitable organisation with entities in the UK and North America. Operating globally, we provide always-on philanthropic expertise, including financial services and infrastructure, on which our customers and donors rely to run their business smoothly and securely. We make it easier for individuals to donate, on whatever scale they choose; we enable companies and their people to make the greatest impact through their corporate giving; and we support charities by providing the very best support, advice, insight and expertise so that they can make a greater difference in the world. Since 2020, our annual charitable distributions have increased from £700 million to £1.1 billion.

Protecting ourselves, our customers and donors against economic crime is therefore an absolute priority, and this role will see you take the lead on establishing and overseeing class-leading systems and controls across all economic crime risks (money laundering, tax evasion, sanctions, fraud, anti-bribery and corruption). As well as being accountable for effective economic/financial crime policy, you’ll work with colleagues to ensure we are fully compliant with all relevant legislation and regulatory direction whilst maintaining excellent outcomes for charities and donors.

Candidates must bring extensive relevant experience in a comparable role, with knowledge of charity governance, international philanthropy, financial crime legislation and regulation, and a comprehensive understanding of the risks inherent in large-scale inter-jurisdictional giving. You are likely to have been a registered MLRO and Nominated Officer in your current or a recent role, and (while you would not initially be asked to discharge these responsibilities at CAF) it would be an advantage if you are prepared to maintain this registration. Exceptionally credible and measured, with high-level communication and influencing skills, you will exemplify a positive and professional compliance culture commensurate with our role and profile in the sector.

For more information, please visit http://www.caf-hec.co.uk/. Alternatively, If you’d like an informal conversation about the role, please email Cadence Partners at caf-hec@cadencepartners.co.uk. Alternative formats for candidate information may be requested at your initial contact.

Closing date: 11 December 2024.