Senior Manager, Transaction Monitoring and Investigations

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Initiate International Full time

About Initiate International

Ranked as the fastest-growing company in Africa by the Financial Times, Initiate International is a trailblazing financial services company transforming financial inclusion across the continent and beyond. With a solid foundation in Nigeria, the company is now setting its sights on international expansion, launching its UK headquarters to connect businesses worldwide with African markets.

Senior Manager for Transaction Monitoring & Investigations

You'll be stepping into an extraordinary opportunity to build and lead a crucial department for the company's UK entity—entirely from scratch. As the Senior Manager for Transaction Monitoring & Investigations, you'll have the freedom to craft a high-performing team, shape strategy, and truly own the function from day one.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and shape the Transaction Monitoring department for the UK entity, creating and leading teams across multiple locations.
  • Develop and execute a vision for the team, aligning with the company's larger growth and compliance goals.
  • Drive a culture of high performance, ensuring the team meets both strategic and operational objectives.
  • Collaborate closely with operations and quality assurance teams to drive continuous improvement.
  • Stay on top of UK financial crime regulations, applying them proactively to mitigate evolving risks.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams—product, operations, and compliance—to keep monitoring controls sharp and effective.
  • Work with the Second Line of Defence to turn policy decisions into daily operational success.
  • Coach and mentor your team, providing regular feedback and fostering growth in both technical skills and leadership.
  • Balance the dual objectives of delivering exceptional customer service and managing financial crime risks, while maintaining adherence to SLAs.
  • Track KPIs meticulously to ensure top-tier performance across the team.
  • Be the face of transaction monitoring, handling stakeholder relationships with finesse and navigating challenges with expertise.

Requirements

  • Proven leadership in building and managing high-impact Transaction Monitoring and Investigations teams.
  • Expertise in UK financial crime regulations and their strategic implications for businesses, especially around AML/CTF.
  • Deep understanding of payments, payment processing, and the lifecycle of transaction monitoring—from data ingestion to alert management.
  • A record of success in remote team management, delivering outstanding performance.
  • Familiarity with machine learning and AI innovations in transaction monitoring and the ability to integrate them into your strategy.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for driving meaningful change.
  • A proactive, results-oriented mindset paired with the ability to motivate and develop a team into top performers.

Why Initiate International

  • People-first culture: Join a company where your voice matters, collaboration thrives, and respect is at the core of everything.
  • Learning and growth: With a strong focus on development, the company offers opportunities for continuous learning, regular training, and knowledge-sharing sessions to help you expand your skills.
  • Exciting rewards: Competitive salary, up to 10% pension matching, health insurance, equity, and annual bonuses ensure you're well compensated for your contributions.

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