Senior Financial Crime Manager

THE COMPANY: We are working with a leading online broking firm who are looking for a Senior Financial Crime Manager to join the team. Based centrally in the city, the firm offers a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide expert guidance on financial crime risks affecting UK strategy, product development, and business operations.
2. Lead advisory efforts on compliance considerations related to market abuse, anti-money laundering (AML), fraud prevention, anti-bribery and corruption, and sanctions compliance.
3. Oversee the identification and management of emerging financial crime risks, ensuring alignment with UK and global compliance strategies.
4. Support the rapid deployment of new products in both existing and new markets by ensuring compliance with financial crime regulations.
5. Collaborate with operational first and second-line teams to enhance financial crime controls and ensure effective implementation.
6. Develop, implement, and manage financial crime policies, systems, and controls across the business.
7. Act as a subject matter expert (SME) advising senior leadership on financial crime risks and regulatory obligations.
8. Drive process improvements and innovation within the second-line Financial Crime Compliance function.
9. Ensure seamless integration of new products, systems, and controls while maintaining regulatory compliance.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. Prior experience within a retail brokerage firm is a must.
2. 5+ years experience within the financial crime and AML space (2nd Line – not first).
3. Experience with crypto is seen as highly desirable and advantageous.
4. Ability to commute to the office 3 times a week.
5. Right to work in the UK with no sponsorship required.
6. THIS ROLE IS NOT A KYC/ONBOARDING ROLE – CANDIDATES WITH PURE 1ST LINE EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

For further information please contact Jordan White.