Lead Consultant – FCC Delivery

Experian Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data and technology company is seeking a Lead Consultant in Nottingham to lead teams delivering high-quality data solutions in Financial Crime compliance. This role involves managing client relationships, driving operational excellence, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate has expertise in financial crime regulations and technical skills in SQL & Python. A hybrid working model and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Great compensation and discretionary bonus

Core benefits include pension, healthcare, Sharesave scheme

Additional annual leave purchase option

Qualifications

• Expert in financial crime compliance standards and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in translating complex requirements into actionable features.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver data solutions for Financial Crime compliance.
• Oversee project quality and completion ahead of schedule.
• Build and maintain relationships with major clients.

Skills

Subject matter expertise in financial crime regulations

Team leadership experience

Technical skills (SQL & Python)

Client-facing delivery experience

Understanding of global sanctions and PEP

Experience in stakeholder engagement

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, championing continuous improvement in team operations and efficiency, and consistently looking for and implementing 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.

About Experian

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to accomplish their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Experience and Skills

• Subject matter expertise in financial crime regulations, OFAC and UK/EU sanction regimes including 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.

Additional Information

Benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working
• Great compensation and discretionary bonus
• Core benefits include 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.

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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