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Head of Financial Crime Operations

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130000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

We have the new and exciting opportunity to join us as the Head of Financial Crime Operations. This role will lead the financial crime operations function of the group, covering risk disciplines across anti money laundering, sanctions, terrorist financing and the facilitation of tax evasion. This is a senior leadership position ensuring effective risk management, compliance with regulatory requirements, and implementation of operational strategies to detect and prevent financial crime.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the financial crime operations function of the group, covering risk disciplines across anti money laundering, sanctions, terrorist financing and the facilitation of tax evasion
  • Ensure effective risk management, compliance with regulatory requirements, and implementation of operational strategies to detect and prevent financial crime
  • Provide leadership to operational teams handling financial crime due diligence reviews (including EDD), transaction monitoring and sanctions/AML screening alert reviews
  • Conduct thorough and timely investigations to deem suspicion and ensure timely disclosure to the law enforcement through SAR reporting
  • Ensure post SAR risk mitigation is adequate with a well-established feedback loop to the strategy and analytics team
  • Provide effective reporting and thought leadership around utilising data and analytics to drive efficiency within operational processes
  • Ensure governance frameworks align with legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations
  • Report on key risks, trends, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership and regulatory bodies

Requirements:

  • Economic Crime Expert with detailed knowledge and experience of AML, sanctions, tax evasion, and respective regulatory requirements
  • Strong senior leadership experience with a passion for developing others and driving high standards within Economic Crime
  • Significant experience of leading financial crime operations through significant change programs
  • SME insight into best-in-class financial crime risk management and how this translates through operational discipline
  • Experience in financial services and / or banking
  • AML experience including due diligence and / or transaction monitoring
  • Leadership & Stakeholder Management with the experience to collaborate with and influence senior stakeholders, regulators, and law enforcement
  • Strong data analysis, investigative, and risk assessment capabilities
  • Good regulatory knowledge with a deep understanding of FCA, PRA, AML/CTF, and sanctions regulations in financial services
  • Sound Technological Proficiency with experience with financial crime detection systems, AI, and data analytics tools

Nice to have:

  • Certifications in ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention, CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or equivalent
  • Experience of leading through an integration
What we offer:
  • 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme
  • Annual discretionary bonus scheme
  • Personal pension with enhanced contributions
  • Car allowance
  • Private medical and health screenings
  • Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
  • Extensive wellbeing support
  • Life assurance (6 times annual salary)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 01, 2026

Expiration:
March 12, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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