Financial Crime Manager, Risk and Compliance Oversight

Rate of Pay: £65 per hour (Inside IR35)

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 31 March 2025

Hours per Week: 40h (Full Time)

Remote / Hybrid: Hybrid / London

Role Overview:

IT Talent is seeking an experienced Financial Crime Manager to join a leading Fintech / Payments client in London.

This position is ideal for a Financial Crime, Risk and Compliance Oversight professional with a strong background in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) within the UK regulatory framework. The role involves significant responsibility for ensuring all financial crime activities are compliant with UK regulations, supporting the Financial Crime team, and working closely with global teams and third-party providers.

Key Responsibilities:

Policy Development and Oversight: Assist in the development, implementation, and management of UK AML and CTF policies, ensuring compliance with evolving statutory and regulatory obligations.

Global Coordination: Work with international colleagues and third parties to ensure financial crime controls meet UK regulatory standards.

Risk Management: Support the UK team in managing financial crime risks, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring documentation aligns with compliance requirements.

Regulatory Reporting: Aid in the preparation of financial crime reports for regulatory bodies and internal leadership, including the FCA and senior management.

Program Support: Provide oversight for Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) and other financial crime programs, including Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and sanctions compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the organization in AML and CTF matters at relevant meetings and industry forums.

Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and escalate compliance issues, ensuring alignment with UK regulations and guidance.

Enhanced Due Diligence: Assist in the review and approval of high-risk customers and transactions, ensuring thorough compliance with AML protocols.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Certifications: AML or Compliance-related certifications such as ICA, CAMS, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years in financial crime prevention or AML roles within the financial services or payments sector.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK financial crime compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate financial crime risks and controls effectively.
• Proactivity: A proactive approach to managing engagements, identifying improvements, and adding value to the team.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Regulatory Experience: Experience interacting with regulators and managing regulatory exams.
• Tech Savvy: Comfortable working with multiple systems and tools, with the ability to adapt quickly to new environments.