Financial Crime Lead

£45,000 – £60,000

Location: United Kingdom (London – London) Type: Permanent

Financial Crime Lead - London

Are you an expert in financial crime prevention with a passion for safeguarding against fraud, money laundering, and other financial risks? As a Financial Crime Lead, you will join a fast-paced, innovative digital banking and cryptocurrency service provider. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of vigilance and integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:

  • Design and implement a comprehensive financial crime prevention strategy.
  • Develop and enforce policies to ensure compliance with UK regulatory requirements (e.g., FCA, AML/CTF standards).
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for financial crime matters internally and externally.
  • Lead ongoing training to ensure the team is up-to-date on regulatory changes and best practices.
  • Promote a culture of compliance across the organization.

• Operational Oversight:

  • Oversee customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring processes.
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of suspicious activity reports (SARs) to the National Crime Agency (NCA).
  • Analyze transaction trends, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

• Regulatory Compliance:

  • Keep up-to-date with financial crime laws, including AML/CTF, sanctions, and fraud.
  • Ensure compliance with FCA financial crime and cryptocurrency guidance.
  • Lead audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews.

• Risk Management:

  • Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in systems and processes.
  • Collaborate with technology teams to enhance financial crime detection tools.
  • Escalate high-risk cases and recommend actions for risk mitigation.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Essential:

  • Extensive experience in financial crime prevention (AML, CTF, fraud, sanctions compliance).
  • Strong knowledge of UK regulatory requirements, including FCA guidelines.
  • Proven track record in managing compliance frameworks within financial services or fintech.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Desirable:

  • Experience in cryptocurrency, digital banking, or fintech sectors.
  • Professional certifications such as ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention or CAMS.
  • Familiarity with financial crime detection technologies and tools.

Why Apply: This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of financial crime prevention within an innovative and rapidly growing sector. You'll be joining a dynamic team where your expertise will make a direct impact.

Contact Anna-Jane Murphy at Anson McCade on 02077806706 to learn more!

Reference: AJM/FCL