Manager, Financial Crime Intelligence Unit

0026 Checkout Technology Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology firm in London is seeking a Manager for the Financial Crime Intelligence Unit. This role involves leading investigations, developing strategies to combat financial crime, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in financial investigations, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with data visualization tools. The position offers a hybrid working model, fostering a collaborative environment for high performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial crime investigations within a regulated financial institution.
• Proven track record of managing complex investigations.
• Solid understanding of AML/CFT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Crime Intelligence Unit and establish strategic direction.
• Manage complex investigations into financial crime activities.
• Develop a proactive threat analysis capability.

Skills

Financial crime investigations

Data visualization tools

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

Overview

Manager, Financial Crime Intelligence Unit based in London. We’re looking for a Manager for our Financial Crime Intelligence Unit (FCIU), based in our London office.

We’re a growing Compliance team, reporting to the Head of Financial Crime Controls. This role is central to the ability to proactively identify, investigate, and mitigate complex financial crime threats. You will be responsible for leading the FCIU and shaping the firm\'s financial crime intelligence strategy.

You will lead a specialised team of analysts dedicated to conducting deep-dive investigations into complex financial crime escalations and proactive risk assessments, acting as a crucial partner to the Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) by providing detailed investigative findings and intelligence to inform the firm\'s risk posture and regulatory reporting. You will manage the intelligence cycle—from collection and analysis to dissemination—ensuring actionable intelligence is delivered to key stakeholders. Your leadership will help the FCIU resolve complex cases and anticipate future threats, safeguarding Checkout. You will foster a strong feedback loop, collaborating with partners to translate intelligence into enhanced preventative and detective controls.

What you\'ll make an impact

• Lead and develop the strategic direction for the Financial Crime Intelligence Unit (FCIU), establishing it as a centre of excellence for complex investigations and proactive threat intelligence.

• Serve as a key partner to the MLROs, providing critical insights and comprehensive investigative reports to support SAR/STR decisions and responses to regulatory inquiries.

• Oversee and directly manage complex, high-priority investigations into sophisticated financial crime activities, including money laundering, terrorist financing, potential sanctions violations, and proliferation financing, ensuring thorough and timely resolution.

• Take ownership of the end-to-end investigation process for escalated cases, including evidence gathering, detailed analysis, and the documentation of findings for regulatory and internal purposes.

• Develop a proactive threat analysis capability to identify emerging financial crime typologies and vulnerabilities across our platform, utilising data-driven techniques and OSINT.

• Produce high-impact intelligence reports and strategic briefings for senior leadership and the MLRO, translating complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations.

• Collaborate with data analytics and product teams to refine detection rules, improve risk models, and enhance monitoring systems based on investigative outcomes and intelligence findings.

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of evolving financial crime typologies, actor tactics, and geopolitical risks relevant to the payments industry.

• Mentor and manage a team of financial crime intelligence analysts, fostering professional growth and ensuring high-quality output in all investigative and intelligence activities.

• Foster strong relationships with industry peers and external partners to share insights, stay ahead of threats, and support engagements with law enforcement as needed.

• Enhance and oversee tooling and processes for the FCIU to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in intelligence gathering, case management, and investigative workflows.

What we\'re looking for

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a financial crime investigations role within a regulated financial institution, with FinTech or payments company experience preferred.

• Proven experience in conducting and managing complex financial crime investigations with a track record of successful outcomes.

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) for creating impactful reports and dashboards.

• Solid understanding of financial crime typologies (money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions evasion), AML/CFT regulations, and regulatory expectations concerning investigations, risk modelling, and MI.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams and influence decision-making.

• A proactive, strategic thinker with accountability, a solutions-focused approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• A Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree or equivalent practical experience is required. Your field of study should demonstrate strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.

Bring all of you to work

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.

Here, you\'ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It\'s a place where ambition meets opportunity, and where your growth is in your hands.

We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you\'re ready to grow and make a difference, you\'ll be right at home here.

It\'s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.

Life at

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.

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