Lead Financial Crime SAR Manager

ClearBank Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Office/Remote work options

27 days annual leave

Holiday buy/sell

Work abroad: up to 30 days outside the

Private healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Personal development budgets

Unlimited LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

ClearBank Ltd is hiring a Financial Crime SAR Manager to lead investigations and oversee risk related to financial crime across our client base. You will analyze activity, produce reports, and support the broader team in mitigating risks within a fast-moving environment.

You’ll apply deep knowledge of AML/CTF frameworks and sanctions, working with payment services platforms and ensuring regulatory reporting obligations are met. London/hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading and overseeing complex financial crime investigations.
• Strong knowledge of financial crime control frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of UK/EU AML/CTF regulations and reporting obligations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication in senior contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex financial crime investigations with senior-level oversight and direction.
• Prioritise investigative activity to meet regulatory deadlines and allocate resources effectively.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and provide clear, actionable advice on financial crime matters.
• Oversee risks associated with existing and emerging products, developing mitigations.
• Drive knowledge growth across the team on typologies, sanctions, and money laundering.
• Oversee end-to-end enquiries with timely, risk-based outcomes.
• Approve regulatory reports and ensure AML governance compliance.
• Mentor and guide team members in handling sensitive information and decisions.
• Maintain awareness of emerging AML trends and regulatory developments.

Skills

Financial crime investigations

Regulatory knowledge

AML/CTF framework

Stakeholder management

UK/EU AML legislation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

AML/Sanctions/Fraud qualification

Job description

ClearBank Ltd is hiring a Financial Crime SAR Manager to lead investigations and oversee risk related to financial crime across our client base. You will analyze activity, produce reports, and support the broader team in mitigating risks within a fast-moving environment.

You’ll apply deep knowledge of AML/CTF frameworks and sanctions, working with payment services platforms and ensuring regulatory reporting obligations are met. London/hybrid work options are available.