Vice President of Financial Crime Greater London, United Kingdom Area

The Company is seeking a VP of Financial Crime to take on a pivotal role in the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and owning the first-line financial crime strategy across both operations and product. This includes all aspects of financial crime controls, from investigations to the systems and controls that support them. The role demands a leader with a proven track record in financial crime, particularly in the areas of fraud, AML, and sanctions, within a fintech, neobank, or bank operating at scale across multiple jurisdictions. The VP will be tasked with building and leading a financial crime leadership team, overseeing operational performance, and ensuring the effectiveness of first-line controls. They will also be instrumental in preparing the function for new products and jurisdictions, as well as leading the use of automation and AI to enhance outcomes. Applicants for the VP of Financial Crime position at the company should have hands-on experience in building financial crime controls and products, a strong grasp of operational performance management, and the ability to set financial crime technology priorities. The role requires a candidate with sound judgment in AML, sanctions, and fraud, and a practical approach to automation and AI in financial crime operations. Experience in preparing for new product or market launches and the ability to work with various stakeholders to define readiness and surface risk are essential. The ideal candidate will have a proactive and evidence-based approach to presenting to executive leadership, supporting regulatory reviews, and audits, and will be adept at leading the operational response to material issues. A background in online trading or digital assets is a plus, and professional certifications such as ICA or CAMS are also desirable.

Hiring Company

Capital.com