Financial Crime Risk Leader

NatWest Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution is seeking a Financial Crime Lead to analyze and mitigate risks related to financial crimes. You will set and steward the financial crime framework, ensuring alignment to legal standards while safeguarding customer journeys. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial crime, and coaching abilities to lead a team effectively. This hybrid role offers an opportunity to influence risk management while ensuring compliance and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Deep industry knowledge and a broad grasp of risk-management principles.
• Ability to translate complex regulations into practical controls.
• Experience in building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Set and steward the financial crime framework and risk appetite.
• Strengthen governance and enhance visibility of vulnerabilities.
• Direct the team to maintain robust oversight of risk frameworks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder relationship development

Coaching and mentoring

Investigative skills

Financial crime typologies understanding

Job description

A leading banking institution is seeking a Financial Crime Lead to analyze and mitigate risks related to financial crimes. You will set and steward the financial crime framework, ensuring alignment to legal standards while safeguarding customer journeys. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial crime, and coaching abilities to lead a team effectively. This hybrid role offers an opportunity to influence risk management while ensuring compliance and excellent customer service.