Financial Crime Program Manager - 12 Month FTC

Our client, a highly regarded FinTech firm, is seeking to appoint an experienced Financial Crime Program Manager to join their dynamic team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing team and act as a trusted partner, providing expert knowledge and advice across Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), and Sanctions Compliance.

As the Financial Crime Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of the AML/CTF compliance program, while designing and leading strategic initiatives to strengthen financial crime controls across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership in designing AML/CTF controls, conducting risk analysis, and overseeing the implementation of changes to the program.
• Analyse financial crime trends and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Advise on AML/CTF control design and propose changes to processes such as ID verification, risk-rating, monitoring, etc.
• Oversee the development and implementation of new controls and enhancements to existing compliance measures.
• Conduct AML/CTF risk analysis of customers, arrangements, and product features, proposing controls to mitigate identified risks.
• Evaluate operational processes and recommend improvements to ensure compliance with UK laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Manage escalations for high-risk customers, supporting enhanced due diligence and mitigation processes.
• Draft and maintain documentation for program changes in line with regulatory updates, product changes, and internal policy adjustments.
• Stay informed of regulatory developments, industry trends, and company roadmaps to support decision-making and ensure the business remains compliant.

This is a fabulous opportunity to take a leading role in a rapidly expanding FinTech business, where you’ll have the chance to make a significant impact on global financial crime compliance strategies. You will be working with a dynamic and supportive team, leading on strategic initiatives and shaping the financial crime compliance landscape within the business. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in AML/CTF compliance, preferably within a FinTech/payments, or consumer credit in a UK-regulated environment. In-depth understanding of AML/CTF and sanctions risks, typologies, and controls. In addition, familiarity with consumer fraud typologies and corresponding controls is highly advantageous and proven project management experience, with the ability to manage projects from inception through to successful delivery.

About the job

Contract Type: CONTRACTOR

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Language: English - Professional working

Location: City of London

Specialism: Risk & Compliance

Focus: Financial Crime

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: Negotiable

Job Reference: 94ORV9-A920B6BE

Date posted: 7 April 2025

Consultant: Claire Singer