Head of Financial Crime Monitoring and Screening

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Head of Financial Crime Monitoring and Screening. The successful candidate will manage a dedicated team to oversee compliance, case management, and collaborate across departments. This role offers a flexible working arrangement with three days in the office and two days from home, making it ideal for experienced leaders passionate about team development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing a financial crime compliance team.
• Experience with Customer Name Ongoing Screening.
• Experience in markets such as FX or commodities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a BAU team of transaction monitoring and screening specialists.
• Manage case management and escalation.
• Collaborate with the wider business.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Transaction Monitoring

Compliance Management

Tools

WorldCheck

Actimize

Fircosoft

GT Sanctions

EastNets

Job description

Head of Financial Crime Monitoring and Screening

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

Client: FincSelect

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

Job Description:

Head of Financial Crime Monitoring and Screening

Work Arrangement: 3 days a week in the London office / 2 days from home

You will lead a BAU team of transaction monitoring and screening specialists. Your responsibilities include case management, escalation, and collaboration with the wider business. You will not be involved in technical tuning or system configuration.

We seek a strong leader who is passionate about investing in and developing their team and leading by example.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years managing a financial crime compliance team
• Experience with Customer Name Ongoing Screening (WorldCheck)
• Experience with Transaction Monitoring (Actimize)
• Experience with Payment Screening tools (e.g., Fircosoft, GT Sanctions, EastNets)
• Experience in markets such as FX or commodities