Financial Crime Senior Programme Manager

FDM Group; Greater London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business and technology consultancy is seeking a Financial Crime Senior Programme Manager to lead financial crime prevention initiatives for a client in the finance sector. This role requires strong expertise in AML, sanctions, and KYC, along with a proven track record in financial crime risk management. The position is fully remote and initially a 6-month contract with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance customer onboarding processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial crime risk management.
• Relevant certifications in financial crime prevention, AML, or compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial crime prevention programmes.
• Oversee implementation of PEGA CLM and KYC solutions.
• Prepare and present executive-level reports on programme status.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Bachelor’s degree in business

Bachelor’s degree in law

Tools

PEGA CLM

KYC

Job description

Financial Crime Senior Programme Manager

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FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Financial Crime Senior Programme Manager to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend. The client’s office is London based but the role will be fully remote.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Crime Senior Programme Manager, responsible for developing strategic plans related to financial crime prevention, focusing on AML, sanctions, and KYC. The role involves leading and managing our client’s financial crime prevention initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial crime risk management, regulatory compliance, and valuable knowledge of PEGA Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) and Know Your Customer (KYC) implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial crime prevention programmes, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives
• Oversee the implementation and optimisation of PEGA CLM and KYC solutions to enhance customer onboarding and compliance processes
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of financial crime risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, and compliance, to ensure successful programme delivery
• Stay updated on the latest regulations and industry best practices to ensure compliance across all banking sectors
• Prepare and present executive-level reports on programme status, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership
• Guide clients through change management and transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies and processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial crime risk management, regulatory compliance, or a related field within banking or financial services
• Proven experience with PEGA CLM and KYC implementation, including architecture, configuration, and optimisation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Relevant certifications in financial crime prevention, AML, or compliance