Head of Anti-Financial Crime Management

4 days ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Healy Hunt Full time
Job Title: Head of Anti-Financial Crime Management

We are recruiting for an experienced Head of Anti-Financial Crime Management to lead our Financial Crime Operations team in the UK banking sector. This role is pivotal in shaping and leading the business-as-usual activities and strategy within Financial Crime Operations, reporting directly to the MLRO and Senior Leadership Team.

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.

About the Role
  • 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.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategies to prevent financial crime.
  • Manage AML, CTF, CDD, EDD, and Fraud operations to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
  • Partner with leadership to enhance operational analytics, reporting frameworks, and processes.
  • Lead and oversee non-BAU projects, including remediation and control framework updates.
  • Implement and refine operational structures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Ensure SLAs are met, operational risks are managed, and teams deliver high-quality outcomes.
  • Drive the development and application of controls to meet regulatory requirements related to Fraud, AML, and CTF.
Compensation

Estimated salary: £140,000 + competitive package details (dependent on experience).



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