FinCrime Compliance Lead — 2LoD, Policy & Risk

Revolut; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolut is seeking a seasoned Financial Crime Compliance Lead to strengthen our 2nd line of defence. You will lead oversight of FinCrime controls, policies, and risk management while coordinating with group MLROs and compliance teams across jurisdictions.

You will shape standards, implement robust risk mitigation across products, and deliver governance-ready reporting to senior management. Fluency in English and a deep understanding of global FinCrime frameworks are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of FinCrime (AML/CTF and sanctions) experience.
• Knowledge of global financial crime frameworks and regulatory recommendations.
• Excellent knowledge of global requirements for financial crime controls.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating FinCrime policies and standards across the organisation.
• Overseeing MLROs and compliance managers and their quarterly performance.
• Identifying, remediating, and reporting FinCrime-related risk incidents.
• Providing 2LoD support to 1LoD FinCrime teams and product launches.
• Ensuring FinCrime risks are integrated into day-to-day operations.
• Participating in governance committees to challenge initiatives and propose solutions.
• Developing dashboards to monitor risk appetite and trigger investigations.
• Preparing reports for senior management and the Board on high-risk issues.

Skills

FinCrime experience

KYC / CDD/EDD

Stakeholder management

Communication

Fluency in English

Education

ICA/ACAMS

Job description

Revolut is seeking a seasoned Financial Crime Compliance Lead to strengthen our 2nd line of defence. You will lead oversight of FinCrime controls, policies, and risk management while coordinating with group MLROs and compliance teams across jurisdictions.

You will shape standards, implement robust risk mitigation across products, and deliver governance-ready reporting to senior management. Fluency in English and a deep understanding of global FinCrime frameworks are essential.