Head of Financial Crime Operations

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

Job summary

A reputable Financial Services brand seeks a Head of Financial Crime Operations in Scotland. The position encompasses building and leading a new function, enhancing compliance culture, and engaging with key stakeholders. This pivotal role offers an excellent salary and enhanced benefits, reflecting the importance of the position within the organization.

Benefits

Exceptional starting salary

Bonus opportunities

Enhanced benefits plan

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership expertise in financial crime operations.
• Experience building teams and guiding team members.
• Strong ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the financial crime team.
• Set team priorities and support career development.
• Act as a point of escalation for team issues.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and compliance teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Financial Crime Knowledge

Team Building

Job description

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Head of Financial Crime Operations, Scotland

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Client:

Bruin

Location:

Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Hybrid - 2/3 days a week in Scotland

Bruin is proud to be partnering with a well-known Financial Services brand in their search for a Head of Financial Crime Operations to join their team.

This is a new and pivotal role. We are looking for an experienced financial crime leader with extensive leadership expertise and a knack for building rapport with stakeholders at all levels.

Do you have experience building out a new team or function? Are you looking to work with the best? Then we want to hear from you!

What will you be doing?

• Provide overall leadership and oversight for the team.
• Set and drive team priorities and outcomes, supporting team members with coaching and developing long-term career goals.
• Provide advice and guidance, acting as a point of escalation for the team.
• Build and manage collaborative relationships with relevant 1LoD stakeholders.
• Build and manage relationships with 2LoD financial crime teams to enhance risk management and compliance culture.
• Ensure alignment of financial crime operational processes and procedures with company policies.

In return, our client offers an exceptional starting salary, bonus, and enhanced benefits plan.