Director - Financial Crime Risk Oversight | London, UK | Hybrid

Hays; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays is seeking a Director for Financial Crime Risk Oversight in London. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial crime controls, collaborating with various business units, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in financial crime compliance and operational risk management, alongside exceptional communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Financial Crime Compliance (2LOD).
• Proven track record in regulatory adherence.
• Extensive knowledge of operational risk management at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee drafting and quality assurance of FC controls within 1LOD.
• Collaborate with business teams to enhance control environments.
• Drive innovation to meet evolving financial crime risks.

Skills

Financial Crime Compliance

Operational Risk Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Judgment

Job description

Director - Financial Crime Risk Oversight

Director - Financial Crime Risk Oversight

Hays London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 2 days ago Hybrid Job Temporary Competitive (inside IR35)

Location: [London]

Contract duration: [12 months]
Are you an experienced financial crime professional looking to make a tangible impact in a globally recognized organization?
The Role
As Financial Crime Controls Lead, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the drafting and enhancement of FC controls within the first line of defense (1LOD), ensuring alignment with control standards and regulatory guidance. You will collaborate closely with 1LOD representatives, supporting their efforts in refining existing controls and implementing new frameworks to strengthen risk management.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the drafting and quality assurance of FC controls within 1LOD.
• Work collaboratively with business teams to design, implement, and enhance a scalable control environment that meets strategic and regulatory objectives.
• Provide expert advice and guidance while serving as a point of escalation for all FC control-related matters.
• Drive innovation and transformation, helping reshape control frameworks to meet the evolving financial crime landscape.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management, with a strong understanding of control frameworks and implementation strategies.
• Foster relationships across the three lines of defense (3LOD), working seamlessly with stakeholders across Technology, Operations, Sales, Account Management, Product, Compliance, and Group Risk teams.
• Apply deep expertise in AML, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery, Fraud, and Risk Management & Controls, supporting business-wide compliance efforts.
• Lead business transformation work packages, helping shape effective Risk & Control outcomes for large global organisations.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in Financial Crime Compliance (2LOD), with a proven track record of working with businesses to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Extensive knowledge of operational risk management, compliance, and audit at a senior level.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate regulatory and risk requirements to multiple stakeholders.
• Sound judgment with the ability to balance competing priorities and drive optimal outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills, coupled with a collaborative and innovative mindset.

What you need to do now


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