Senior Manager, Financial Crime Compliance – SAR Lead

Academic Key; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airwallex is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Crime Compliance (Suspicious Activity Reporting) in Birmingham. You will lead a team of analysts, manage complex KYC and transaction-monitoring cases, and ensure compliance with global policies.

Strong investigative skills and AML/CTF experience are essential, with a focus on improving processes and risk-based reviews. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stay current on regulatory developments, contributing to a robust and

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or at least 8 years of working experience in the FCC space.
• Proven track record in AML/CTF or fraud investigations.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with ability to assess complex information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor a team of FCC L3 analysts, ensuring high-quality case resolution and adherence to SLAs.
• Review and resolve KYC, enhanced due diligence, name-screening and transaction-monitoring cases.
• Assess customer profiles, ownership structures, business activities and transaction patterns.
• Conduct internal and external research and critically assess information from customers or stakeholders.
• Reach clear, evidence-based conclusions with documented rationale and follow-up actions.
• Identify financial-crime risks, recurring themes and opportunities to improve processes or controls.
• Maintain procedures, case records, and collaborate with Operations and Compliance teams.
• Stay up-to-date with regulatory developments and support related FCC activities.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as required by the line manager.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Investigative skills

AML/KYC knowledge

Education

Degree qualification or 8 years experience in FCC

Job description

Airwallex is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Crime Compliance (Suspicious Activity Reporting) in Birmingham. You will lead a team of analysts, manage complex KYC and transaction-monitoring cases, and ensure compliance with global policies.

Strong investigative skills and AML/CTF experience are essential, with a focus on improving processes and risk-based reviews. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stay current on regulatory developments, contributing to a robust and