Overview

We’re seeking a proven leader with predominantly deep transaction monitoring and fraud experience. An understanding of and exposure to financial crime and risk is required for the role’s wider responsibilities.

The role is a key leadership position, reporting into the COO and responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery and integrity of the TM & Fraud operations with a focus on the 1st Line of Defence.

Role details

• Location: London (City) Office based 5 days per week
• Work Pattern: Monday to Friday
• Start Dates: ASAP
• Duration: Initial 6 month Contract

Your day-to-day activities

• Ownership and delivery of Transaction Monitoring & Fraud operations.
• Implementation of First line defence structure.
• Oversight and delivery of a team focusing on Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), sanctions, adverse media screening, and alert elimination.
• Oversight and delivery of a team focusing on Fraud and Suspicious Activity Report referrals, investigating and analysing all information available, undertaking root cause analysis, summarising findings, recommending and taking necessary action. Ensuring investigation work is thoroughly documented and completed in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience We Need

• Proven experience (10+ years) in a senior leadership role within Financial crime and TM/Fraud.
• Corporate, wholesale, clearing or investment banking background.
• Proven experience delivering change across Transaction monitoring, 1st Line of Defence and Fraud (Financial Crime & Risk functions).
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with digital banking platforms or fintech ecosystems.
• Track record of delivering transformation or change programmes.
• Strategic thinker with operational discipline and highly collaborative.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Banking

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