CareerPlan

Head of Financial Crime Risk Management (Correspondent Banking)

London, England, GBRemoteFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10

Core

Leading financial crime risk assessment and advisory for correspondent banking partner onboarding and ongoing monitoring.

Role type

Senior leadership IC (Head of Financial Crime Risk Management)

Builds

Safe, effective controls for correspondent banking operations

Domain

Financial services / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT)

Required skills

Correspondent banking expertise, AML/CFT standards knowledge, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Risk-based decision-making, Regulatory interpretation, Audit documentation, Stakeholder management

Preferred skills

SQL, Python, Data analytics, System optimization, Multi-jurisdictional experience

Technologies

SQL, Python, KYC/AML tools, TM systems, Sanction screening solutions

Responsibilities

Lead financial crime risk assessment for partner onboarding, Maintain relationships with banking partners, Review AML/CFT frameworks of partners, Assess customer due diligence and ownership structures, Establish ongoing monitoring processes, Draft risk assessments for committees, Monitor regulatory developments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC