A rapidly growing fintech innovator in the digital asset space is seeking an experienced Financial Crime Manager to lead its AML Investigations and Quality Assurance teams. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Deputy MLRO, offering the opportunity to drive strategic financial crime compliance initiatives in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
The Opportunity
As Financial Crime Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening the firm’s Financial Crime Compliance programme. You’ll lead experienced teams focused on AML investigations, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and quality control—ensuring the organisation meets evolving regulatory expectations while aligning with its broader risk appetite.
This role combines operational leadership, regulatory engagement, and strategic project delivery. You’ll work cross-functionally with teams across compliance, risk, and operations to maintain a robust framework that supports business growth without compromising integrity.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, coach, and develop the AML Investigations and Quality Assurance teams.
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Oversee complex investigations and EDD reviews for high-risk customer cases.
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Drive and deliver AML/Financial Crime projects, from planning through implementation, with regular updates to the Compliance Committee and Management Board.
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Manage escalations from onboarding and KYC teams, ensuring appropriate resolution and risk-based decisions.
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Represent the Financial Crime function in regulatory interactions, audits, and external vendor engagements.
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Partner with the Risk team to maintain and enhance the Systematic Integrity Risk Assessment (SIRA).
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Identify gaps and lead initiatives to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the financial crime framework.
What We're Looking For
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Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Financial Crime Compliance within financial services, including at least 2 years in a leadership or people management role.
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Strong academic background, ideally with a university degree in Law or a related discipline.
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Expertise in AML, CTF, KYC, and related regulatory frameworks, with direct experience in the crypto or digital asset sector.
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Demonstrated experience conducting financial crime investigations, EDD, and quality assurance reviews.
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Strong technical knowledge of AML systems (e.g., transaction monitoring platforms, risk scoring tools).
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Proven project management skills, with the ability to lead and deliver regulatory and operational change.
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Experience liaising with regulators, auditors, and third-party providers.
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Excellent communication skills, with a transparent and collaborative leadership style.
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Proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to anticipate risks and implement improvements.
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Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
Interested in Leading a High-Impact Compliance Function?
If you’re an experienced Financial Crime professional ready to take the next step in a fast-paced, forward-thinking fintech environment, we’d love to hear from you.
