Senior Vice President, Financial Crime Risk & Processes

Adecco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Senior Vice President, Financial Crime Risk & Processes. This role involves driving financial crime risk management, collaborating with teams to assess risks, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in financial crime compliance and risk management, along with a strong educational background. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a chance to influence the financial strategy of the organization.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Dynamic team environment

Inclusive recruitment process

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in financial crime compliance or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of Payments, Correspondent Banking, and AML/Sanctions Compliance.
• Proven ability to challenge business management effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive effective financial crime risk management across various business lines.
• Identify compliance gaps and implement solutions.
• Conduct reviews of financial crimes processes to maintain compliance.

Skills

Financial crime compliance

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Senior Vice President, Financial Crime Risk & Processes

Location: London - Canary Wharf

Pay £(Apply online only) per day. Duration until 29th Jan 2027.

What You'll Do:

• Drive effective financial crime risk management across various business lines.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams to identify and assess emerging risks.
• Ensure the control infrastructure is robust and aligns with regulatory standards.
• Provide expertise in financial crimes compliance to enhance the control environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and assess business‑owned products and their related financial crimes controls.
• Identify compliance gaps and implement solutions.
• Foster strong partnerships with business leaders and operational teams.
• Conduct reviews of financial crimes processes to maintain compliance.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in financial crime compliance or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of Payments, Correspondent Banking, and AML/Sanctions Compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to challenge business management effectively.
• Proven team management and project management capabilities.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to proactive risk management.
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment that promotes work‑life balance.
• Contribute to shaping the future of our client's financial crime risk strategy.

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