Global Head of Financial Crime: AML & Sanctions

Howden Group Holdings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance firm is seeking a Senior Manager/Director for Financial Crime to lead the Group's sanctions and AML frameworks. This critical role requires a minimum of 12 years in financial crime, strategic leadership, and a strong understanding of regulations in the UK and US. The successful candidate will enhance compliance and governance while fostering a high-performance team culture. Join a diverse and inclusive organization that values your unique contributions and career journey.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Employee ownership model

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years experience in financial crime roles, with a focus on 2nd line advisory.
• Direct experience of leading a sanctions framework for a large, multinational organization.
• Experience in performing enterprise-wide financial crime risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and implement a robust Group sanctions and AML framework.
• Support divisions with local roll out of sanctions and AML standards.
• Represent sanctions and money laundering risks at Governance Committees.

Skills

Financial crime expertise

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Cross-cultural collaboration

Job description

A global insurance firm is seeking a Senior Manager/Director for Financial Crime to lead the Group's sanctions and AML frameworks. This critical role requires a minimum of 12 years in financial crime, strategic leadership, and a strong understanding of regulations in the UK and US. The successful candidate will enhance compliance and governance while fostering a high-performance team culture. Join a diverse and inclusive organization that values your unique contributions and career journey.