Financial Crime Risk & Controls Manager - Investment Banking

Harvey Nash Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank is seeking a Financial Crime Risk & Controls Manager to manage financial crime risk management across their Services business in London. The role requires 15+ years of experience in financial crime compliance or risk management, along with a Bachelor's degree. Successful candidates will have a strong AML background and excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders. This position is onsite three days a week and operates under IR35 regulations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in financial crime compliance or risk management.
• Strong background in AML, sanctions, or financial crime risk within financial services.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive effective financial crime risk management within the Services business.
• Oversee end-to-end financial crime processes and ensure compliance.
• Map risks, processes, and control ownership clearly and accurately.

Skills

Financial crime compliance

Risk management

AML

Strong communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Financial Crime Risk & Controls Manager sought by leading investment bank based in Canary Wharf.

Inside IR35 - 3 days a week on site

Overview

This senior role sits within the first line Risk & Controls function and is responsible for driving effective, sustainable financial crime risk management across the Services business. The position oversees end‑to‑end financial crime processes, ensures strong control design and execution, and partners closely with global and regional stakeholders across Product, Business Risk, Operations, Technology, and Compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop deep understanding of products, services, and related financial crime controls, including screening processes.
• Provide subject matter expertise to ensure a coherent, effective financial crime control environment.
• Assess the existing control framework, identify gaps, and drive remediation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Map risks, processes, and control ownership clearly and accurately.
• Build strong partnerships with business leaders, operations, technology, and second line teams.
• Escalate and support management of control issues, including root cause analysis and sustainable resolution.
• Promote a consistent, holistic approach to financial crime risk management across the Services business.
• Engage early on new business initiatives to ensure alignment with risk management requirements.
• Review financial crime processes and procedures to confirm adherence to policy and business expectations.
• Ensure controls are implemented consistently and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Stay current on regulatory developments, product innovation, and client needs to assess impacts on the control environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in financial crime compliance or risk management.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ACAMS, ACSS) preferred.
• Strong background in AML, sanctions, or financial crime risk within financial services.
• Knowledge of payments, correspondent banking, trade, working capital, and liquidity products.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to challenge constructively and drive change.
• Strong project management and team leadership capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess and improve processes and controls.

Please apply within for further details or call on 07393149627.

Alex Reeder

Harvey Nash Finance & Banking