AVP Financial Crime Services Lead.
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About the organisation.
Our client is a leading global financial services institution with a significant footprint in the banking sector. They are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and regulatory compliance across their international operations. The organization fosters a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and professional development for its global workforce.
About the role.
We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee large-scale financial crime operations, including AML, sanctions, and adverse media screening. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence, managing complex risk frameworks, and leading large, multi-disciplinary teams. This role is pivotal in ensuring regulatory compliance and implementing process automation to enhance operational efficiency.
What you will do.
- Manage, mentor, and develop large, multi-disciplinary teams with a focus on performance management and succession planning.
- Establish and maintain robust control frameworks to ensure full regulatory compliance.
- Manage escalation protocols to effectively mitigate financial crime risks.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and manage relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Ensure consistent delivery against defined service level agreements and key performance indicators.
- Drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and automation initiatives.
- Oversee quality audits, root-cause analysis, and the implementation of rigorous quality-control frameworks.
What you bring.
- 12–16 years of professional experience in financial services, specifically within AML, sanctions, payment screening, or adverse media operations.
- Proven track record of leading large teams with strong people-management capabilities.
- Deep understanding of financial crime risk identification and operational risk management.
- Ability to manage complex projects and drive change management initiatives.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- ACAMS certification or other relevant professional certifications in AML or Financial Crime are highly preferred.
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