Fraud and Financial Crime Manager

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic digital bank in the UK is seeking a Fraud & Financial Crime Risk Specialist to enhance its financial crime framework. The role involves significant responsibilities, including delivering AML frameworks, oversight of fraud activities, and advising on risks for new initiatives. Candidates should have robust experience in banking and strong communication skills, with formal qualifications in financial crime compliance being essential.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in financial crime and fraud risk within a retail banking environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of financial crime laws and regulations.
• Experience drafting and reviewing financial crime policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and embed a robust financial crime prevention and AML framework.
• Advise on financial crime risks related to new products and technologies.
• Support financial crime assurance reviews and framework enhancements.

Skills

Financial crime risk management

AML/CTF knowledge

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Formal qualifications in Financial Crime Compliance (e.g. ICA certifications)

Job description

Fraud & Financial Crime Risk Specialist

95% Remote – UK Based | Full Time

A dynamic and forward-thinking digital bank is seeking a Fraud & Financial Crime Risk Specialist to help drive and enhance its financial crime and fraud risk framework.

This is a rolling contract position with the occasional requirement to attend an office for critical meetings (Circa once per month).

This is a high-impact role that offers genuine breadth and exposure across the full suite of financial crime risks – including AML, fraud, sanctions, bribery and corruption, and terrorist financing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver and embed a robust financial crime prevention and AML framework.
• Provide second line oversight of first line Fraud team activities, including PEP, RCA and alert sign-off.
• Support financial crime assurance reviews and framework enhancements.
• Advise on financial crime risks related to new products, technologies, and business initiatives.
• Act as a deputy to the MLRO during periods of absence of both the MLRO and DMLRO.
• Support annual planning and delivery of the financial crime programme.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and provide interpretation and guidance.
• Review due diligence materials from distributors, partners, and suppliers.
• Mentor first line fraud analysts and share knowledge to aid development.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory reporting and submissions.
• Serve as a point of contact for financial crime matters with external authorities when required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Broad experience in financial crime and fraud risk within a retail banking environment (savings and mortgages experience essential; business banking a plus).
• Up-to-date knowledge of financial crime laws, regulations, and best practice.
• Experience across AML/CTF areas including KYC, Source of Funds/Wealth, and SAR reporting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and advise.
• High attention to detail, proactivity, and a self-starter mentality.
• High ethical standards and ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Experience drafting and reviewing financial crime policies and standards.
• Background in financial crime investigations and stakeholder management.
• Formal qualifications in Financial Crime Compliance (e.g. ICA certifications).

If you're ready to take on a wide-ranging and meaningful role in a fast-paced, digital-first environment – and make a tangible impact on financial crime prevention – we'd love to hear from you.