Deputy Head of Financial Crime

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +6 more countries.

📋 Description

• Supervise the daily financial crime reports, disclosures, risk assessment approvals, and regulatory outputs.

• Track metrics and KPIs to identify emerging risks and operational bottlenecks.

• Lead initiatives for financial crime remediation, regulatory assessments, control enhancements, and technology integrations from the planning phase through to execution and root cause analysis.

• Act on behalf of the Associate Director of Financial Crime Operations during their absences.

• Represent the function in executive committees, board meetings, and regulatory interactions.

• Directly manage, mentor, and empower the FinCrime Operations team.

• Foster resource planning, talent development, and a culture of high performance and accountability.

• Collaborate with Risk, Legal, Operations, Product, Business teams, external auditors, and regulatory agencies.

• Integrate effective financial crime controls across the organization.

• Enhance financial crime detection systems and streamline workflow processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of AML, CTF, Sanctions, ABC, and Fraud frameworks within a 1LOD environment.

• Demonstrated experience in direct team management, coaching, resource allocation, and advising senior stakeholders and boards.

• Practical experience in leading multi-workstream remediation projects, regulatory assessments, and complex control enhancements.

• Strong grasp of evolving regulatory landscapes.

• Experience in direct engagement with regulatory bodies and external auditors.

• Robust analytical skills for identifying root causes, monitoring KPIs, and optimizing operational processes.

• Background in Financial Services, Fintech, or regulated payment institutions.

• A minimum of 8+ years in financial crime/compliance roles.

• At least 3+ years in a formal leadership position.

• Valid right to work in the selected country.

• Application must be submitted in English.

• No visa sponsorship available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Your personal Pleo card (eliminating out-of-pocket expenses!).

• Complimentary lunch on your workdays - enjoy catered meals or receive a lunch allowance based on your local office.

• Comprehensive private healthcare - depending on your location, coverage options include Vitality, Alan, or Médis.

• 25 days of vacation plus public holidays.

• Options for hybrid and fully remote work.

• Free mental health and well-being support through MyndUp.

• Paid parental leave.

• Career development opportunities, including larger projects, leadership roles, and the acquisition of new fintech risk governance skills.