Lead Consultant – FCC Delivery

Experian; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions provider in the UK seeks a Lead Consultant to manage a team delivering high-quality data solutions for Financial Crime compliance. This role involves strategic client relationship management and operational excellence. Candidates should have expertise in financial crime regulations, leading teams, and stakeholder management. This position offers hybrid working, a competitive compensation package, and strong benefits including annual leave and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Great compensation and discretionary bonus

Pension and Bupa healthcare

Sharesave scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Expertise in OFAC and UK/EU sanction regimes.
• Proven experience leading a team.
• Understanding of global sanctions and PEP screening.
• Track record in managing client delivery for major accounts.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into product features.
• Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of team delivery ensuring quality and performance.
• Accountable for delivery outcomes and managing project requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Champion continuous improvement in team operations.
• Identify new opportunities within strategic clients.

Skills

Financial crime regulations expertise

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical skills (SQL & Python)

Client engagement

Education

Professional certifications (ICA, ACAMS)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Lead Consultant to lead a team of consultants and analysts to deliver high-quality data solutions in Financial Crime (FinCrime) compliance for major clients. Reporting to the Product Director you will combine hands‑on team leadership, strategic client relationship management, and subject‑matter expertise to drive operational excellence and measurable business outcomes.

What you’ll do

• You will oversee all aspects of team delivery ensuring projects are completed ahead of schedule without compromising quality.
• Set and uphold higher standards of performance, champion continuous improvement in team operations and efficiency, and consistently look for and implement better ways of working across the FinCrime Delivery team.
• Take full accountability for delivery outcomes, empowering the team to define and manage project requirements from inception to completion.
• Be a subject matter expert in FinCrime data requirements and product roadmap, influencing internal product go‑to‑market and account teams.
• Build and manage strong relationships with senior stakeholders and the largest clients, delivering consultancy support and driving value.
• Manage team operations including setting clear priorities, ensuring resource availability and promoting a positive engaged team culture. Support career development and progression for analysts and consultants.
• Identify and develop new opportunities within strategic clients, leveraging domain expertise to influence product pipeline and drive business growth.

Qualifications

• Subject‑matter expertise in financial crime regulations, including OFAC and UK/EU sanction regimes, FATF recommendations, compliance standards and industry best practices (e.g. AML, KYC or CDD).
• Experience leading a team.
• Understanding of global sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEP) and adverse media screening requirements and challenges.
• Experience managing client‑facing delivery for major accounts, building trust with senior stakeholders across compliance product and technology domains.
• Technical skills (SQL & Python) with experience translating complex regulatory and business requirements into actionable product features.
• Experience engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders and tailoring your communication style to your audience.
• Professional certifications such as ICA, ACAMS or equivalent desirable.

Benefits package includes

• Hybrid working.
• Great compensation and discretionary bonus.
• Core benefits including pension, Bupa healthcare, Sharesave scheme and more.
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

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