Managing Principal (Director) - Financial Crime Transformation - AML Investigations, Sanctions [...]

Capco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Managing Principal to drive financial crime transformation across AML, Sanctions, and Fraud. The role requires substantial expertise in financial crime management and experience in leading strategic initiatives within financial services. Candidates should have a track record in advising senior stakeholders and managing client relationships. This is a senior opportunity that promotes innovation and client partnership while fostering a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

5 weeks of annual leave

Continuous learning opportunities

Gympass and travel insurance

Qualifications

• Expertise in AML, Sanctions, and Fraud needed.
• Experience in financial crime risk management required.
• Proven ability to lead change initiatives essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of financial crime transformation programmes.
• Guide clients through regulatory reviews.
• Drive innovation by identifying gaps in current processes.

Skills

Deep expertise in AML, Sanctions, and Fraud

Understanding of financial crime risk management

Demonstrated success in leading change initiatives

Confidence advising senior stakeholders

Experience in business development

Job description

Managing Principal (Director) - Financial Crime Transformation - AML Investigations, Sanctions & Fraud

UK - London

Location: London or Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Financial Crime, Risk, Regulation, Finance Transformation | Type: Permanent

Overview

Lead strategic change in the fight against financial crime

The Role: Capco is expanding its Financial Crime Transformation team and seeking a Managing Principal / Director to lead initiatives across AML, Sanctions Compliance, and Fraud Prevention. This is a senior opportunity to influence the strategies of leading financial institutions and guide transformative programmes that enhance resilience and compliance in a complex, fast-moving regulatory environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and delivery of financial crime transformation programmes across sanctions, AML, and fraud
• Guide clients through regulatory reviews and remediation, including response to s166 and global equivalents
• Deliver cost‑effective operating model transformation, risk controls, and technology enablement
• Drive innovation by identifying gaps and recommending next‑generation solutions and regtech implementations
• Develop and grow key accounts and market propositions, and build lasting client partnerships

What We’re Looking For

• Deep expertise in AML, Sanctions, and Fraud across financial services
• Understanding of financial crime risk management, tooling, controls, and three lines of defence frameworks
• Demonstrated success in leading change initiatives and shaping client transformation journeys
• Confidence advising senior stakeholders and shaping propositions as a subject matter expert
• Experience developing business pipelines, growing client accounts, and supporting thought leadership

Bonus Points For

• Consulting background with strategic influence in shaping client delivery models
• Familiarity with emerging financial crime regulations, trends, and tooling innovations
• Proven ability to manage end‑to‑end transformation, from advisory to implementation
• Experience in proposition development and market campaign execution
• Ability to leverage industry knowledge and delivery credibility to grow Capco’s brand

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high‑impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture
• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications
• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
• Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy

Benefits & Inclusion

• Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover
• Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in‑house first aiders
• Family‑Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement
• Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care
• Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days
• Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually, plus a Business Coach from Day One
• Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services
• Extra Perks: Gympass, travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to a barrier‑free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco, we value the difference you make, and the differences that make you. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture champions diversity, equity and inclusivity, and we bring a collaborative mindset to our partnerships with clients and colleagues.

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