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 willjoin 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!