Senior Financial Crime Risk Leader – Automation & Controls

Barclays UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution is seeking a Senior Financial Crime Risk Manager to oversee financial crime risk and controls across retail banking products. The successful candidate will design and manage financial crime processes, monitor performance indicators, and drive automation to improve efficiency. Necessary skills include robust stakeholder management, experience in financial crime policy development, and strong analytical capabilities. This role can be based in London, Northampton, Manchester, or Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading Financial Crime Risk Management frameworks.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements into actionable strategies.
• Proven experience in drafting Financial Crime policies.

Responsibilities

• Development of strategic direction for risk management.
• Management of risk department and oversight of colleagues.
• Relationship management of risk stakeholders.

Skills

Designing and operating Financial Crime Risk Management frameworks

Analytical and written communication skills

Stakeholder management and influencing skills

Drafting Financial Crime policies

Knowledge of regulatory expectations

Data analysis and insight generation

Leadership experience

Education

Financial Crime Qualification

AGILE or Project Management Qualification

Job description

A leading banking institution is seeking a Senior Financial Crime Risk Manager to oversee financial crime risk and controls across retail banking products. The successful candidate will design and manage financial crime processes, monitor performance indicators, and drive automation to improve efficiency. Necessary skills include robust stakeholder management, experience in financial crime policy development, and strong analytical capabilities. This role can be based in London, Northampton, Manchester, or Glasgow.