Economic Crime Intelligence Lead

Teya; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A payment service provider is seeking an Economic Crime Intelligence Lead in London to enhance financial crime prevention. The role involves leading investigations, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, and providing intelligence insights. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in financial services, robust analytical skills, and a deep understanding of business banking for SMEs. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on high-impact cases

Professional development and training support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial services roles.
• Strong exposure to financial crime disciplines.
• Proven knowledge of business banking for SMEs.
• Ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in financial crime compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into complex financial crime cases.
• Produce actionable intelligence reports for management.
• Ensure compliance with UK AML and sanctions regulations.
• Collaborate to embed robust financial crime controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Understanding of UK regulatory frameworks

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Education

Industry-recognised qualification in Financial Crime (e.g., ICA, ACAMS)

Job description

Hello! We're Teya.

Teya is a payment and software service provider, headquartered in London serving small, local businesses across Europe. Founded in 2019, we build easy to use, integrated tools that enable our members to accept payments and boost business performance.

At Teya we believe small, local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities.

We’re here because we don’t believe there’s a level playing field that gives small businesses with a fighting chance against the giants of the high street.

We’re here because we see banks and legacy service providers making things harder for them. We don’t think the best technology or the best service should be reserved for those with the biggest headquarters.

We’re here to fight for a future where small, local businesses can thrive, and to commit the same dedication they offer all of us.

Become a part of our story.

We’re looking for exceptional talent to join our mission. We offer a chance to create impact in a high-energy and connected culture, while benefiting from continuous learning opportunities, a supportive community which is proud to serve our mission, and comprehensive benefits.

Your Mission

We are seeking a highly skilled Economic Crime Intelligence Lead to strengthen our financial crime prevention capabilities. This role focuses on delivering intelligence-led insights, managing complex investigations, and ensuring compliance with UK regulatory frameworks. You will play a pivotal role in protecting our business banking operations for SMEs and sole traders from economic crime threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead intelligence-driven investigations into complex cases involving money mule activities, predicate offences, and sanctions evasion.
• Analyse financial crime data and metrics, producing actionable intelligence reports for senior management.
• Review SAR reports, policies, and compliance processes with precision and accuracy.
• Collaborate with first-line colleagues and senior stakeholders to embed robust financial crime controls.
• Ensure compliance with UK AML, CTF, and sanctions regulations (FCA, PRA) and align with JMLSG Guidance and FATF recommendations.
• Manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while working independently with high accountability.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial services roles, with strong exposure to financial crime disciplines (AML/CFT, sanctions, fraud, investigations, ABC processes).
• Proven knowledge of business banking for SMEs and sole traders.
• Strong understanding of UK regulatory frameworks and high-risk customer profiles.
• Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and other presentation tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Working knowledge of merchant acquiring, and business accounts.
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings effectively.

Desirable

• Industry-recognised qualification in Financial Crime (e.g., ICA, ACAMS).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact cases in a dynamic environment.
• Professional development and training support.

Teya is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or background can thrive and do their best work. We believe that a diverse team leads to better ideas, stronger outcomes, and a more supportive workplace for all.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process whether for interviews, assessments, or other parts of the application—we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring that every candidate has a fair and accessible experience with us.