Head of Financial Crime Operations

Kind Consultancy is working with an already succesful and still growing FinTech bank which is currently seeking a Head of Financial Crime Operations to join their team in a full-time, permanent role with a hybrid work model requiring up to 3 in-office days per week in their London offices.

This is an opportunity to join a succesful brand during an exciting period of growth, developing and defining their approach to Financial Crime and Fraud operations, with key responsibilities including:

  • Defining clear priorities and directing Fraud and Financial Crime Operations strategy, working with product teams to convert the transformation roadmap into pragmatic resolutions.
  • Harnessing market research and data analysis to guide decision-making, improve processes and pre-empt emerging trends.
  • Recognise and categorise customer needs and potential opportunities to ensure the business remains competitive and innovative.
  • Creating and enhancing fully compliant Financial Crime and Fraud policies, procedures and processes, with a focus on quantifiable performance and transparent ownership.
  • Leading and mentoring a small team of Process Managers, driving everyday operational delivery and encouraging ongoing professional development.
  • Collaborating with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external, to enact the Financial Crime Transformation roadmap.

Our ideal candidate for the Head of Financial Crime Operations opportunity:

  • Has substantial experience with and current knowledge of emerging technologies and process methodologies.
  • Possesses expert-level knowledge of Financial Crime Operations and Fraud Operations, with a track-record of scaling and enacting strategic transformations.
  • Is an analytically-minded critical-thinker, with strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
  • Has previous experience in growth environments with exposure to bank accounts
  • Demonstrates excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills, including product collaboration and working with outsourced partners.
  • Can navigate cross-functional teams while managing risk and executing effectively.

If you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience, are based in or can commute to London and are interested in the Head of Financial Crime Operations position, please apply with an updated CV today.

AML Officer

Kind Consultancy is working with a well-established and still growing property finance business which is currently seeking an AML Officer to join them in a full-time, permanent role based in their Kent offices, paying up to £45,000 dependent on experience. The position will be fully in-office for the first 6 months and then move to a hybrid model.

Reporting to the Senior Compliance Manager, the AML Officer will focus on providing guidance and support to the business in all aspects of Anti-Money Laundering controls, processes and training with key responsibilities including:

  • Reviewing and assessing all aspects of the existing AML control framework, recommending change and helping provide strategic direction on all AML related matters;
  • Carrying into effect projects and actions highlighted by the MLRO Annual Report and working towards production of the next Report;
  • Advising and reviewing level of CDD and EDD on live mortgage application cases;
  • Taking ownership of policies, reviewing processes and monitoring their implementation;
  • Designing and providing training and awareness programmes across the business;
  • Reviewing and enhancing the firm-wide AML and Financial Crime risk assessment;
  • Advancing the organisation’s ability to risk rate our customer book;
  • Providing regular management information on AML and Financial Crime;
  • Horizon scanning for regulatory and legislative changes in AML/CDD/PEPs and Sanctions and related areas – providing comment and advice to the business;
  • Providing support to the business by undertaking ad hoc projects and research:
  • Assisting with Compliance Monitoring.

Our ideal candidate for the AML Officer opportunity:

  • Has an excellent understanding of AML regulation and guidance and requirements in practice;
  • Works well on their own initiative while being aware of business needs and priorities;
  • Must have previous management experience
  • Is able to prioritise and coordinate action plans with a number of stakeholders;
  • Demonstrates good project management skills;
  • Is able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion;
  • Is highly organised with good attention to detail and accuracy
  • Has excellent IT skills (proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Having knowledge of the current Mortgage market would be advantageous

If you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience, are based in or can commute to Kent, and are interested in the AML Officer opportunity please apply with an updated CV today.

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