Head of Financial Crime Operations

3 days ago


England, United Kingdom Healy Hunt Full time

Head of Financial Crime Operations (1st Line of Defence)


We have been retained to recruit a Head of Financial Crime Operations for a leading organisation in the UK banking sector. Reporting directly to the MLRO and Senior Leadership Team, this role is pivotal in shaping and leading the business-as-usual activities and strategy within Financial Crime Operations.


About the Role


The ideal candidate will be a seasoned expert in Financial Crime Operations, with the drive and expertise to shape the function and guide the business strategy to support growth targets. You will lead operational teams with a focus on Fraud, AML, and Customer Due Diligence (CDD), ensuring high performance, compliance, and alignment with organisational goals.


Responsibilities


Role Purpose

  • Lead the Fraud and AML operations teams with a focus on strategy, performance, and improvement.
  • Oversee daily operations to ensure excellence across Fraud, AML, and CDD processes.
  • Provide strategic insights and operational leadership in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align operations with business objectives.


Accountabilities

  • Operational Leadership: Manage AML, CTF, CDD, EDD, and Fraud operations to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
  • Strategic Design: Partner with leadership to enhance operational analytics, reporting frameworks, and processes.
  • Project Management: Lead and oversee non-BAU projects, including remediation and control framework updates.
  • Framework Development: Implement and refine operational structures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Performance Management: Ensure SLAs are met, operational risks are managed, and teams deliver high-quality outcomes.
  • Team Leadership: Develop, coach, and inspire department heads and their teams to achieve operational excellence.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Drive the development and application of controls to meet regulatory requirements related to Fraud, AML, and CTF.


Compensation


Competitive base salary of circa £140,000 + Package details (dependent on experience).


This is a great opportunity to help shape the future of Financial Crime Operations department within a growing and innovative organisation.



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