Financial Crime Manager

Our client is seeking a Financial Crime Operations Manager to lead the day‑to‑day running of their Financial Crime team, ensuring effective delivery of AML, CFT, CPF, and Sanctions controls across all supported business areas.

In this pivotal role, you’ll manage core operational activities, including CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and case escalations, while coordinating resources, overseeing outsourced providers, driving quality assurance, supporting regulatory change, and producing insightful MI. You’ll also lead and develop a team of Senior Analysts and Analysts, fostering strong performance and technical excellence.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience in financial crime, AML, compliance, or risk management.
• Proven experience in managing complex investigations and managing teams, as well as a relevant professional qualification.
• Strong coordination skills, acting as the operational link between Financial Crime and wider teams.
• Skilled in overseeing outsourced providers, reviewing MI/KPIs, managing issues, and escalating concerns.
• Experience implementing QA frameworks and driving continuous improvement in AML/CFT/Sanctions processes.
• People management experience, including coaching and performance management of Analysts and Senior Analysts.

Contact our team today to learn about the full range of responsibilities!