Global Head of AML Program, UK (Second Line of Defense)
Core
Senior Financial Crime leader responsible for overseeing and challenging the effectiveness of the firm's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), sanctions, and broader financial crime risk management framework across the UK business.
Role type
Senior IC financial crime compliance officer (Second Line of Defense)
Builds
UK AML and Financial Crime Compliance framework
Domain
Financial services / Payments / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
AML program leadership, UK AML regulations, sanctions requirements, Second Line of Defense framework, regulatory engagement, risk assessment, stakeholder management, team leadership
Preferred skills
CAMS/CFCS/ICA Diploma certifications, payments/merchant acquiring/fintech experience, managing geographically dispersed teams, global AML regulatory frameworks
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead and maintain the UK AML and Financial Crime Compliance framework; Provide independent second-line oversight and challenge of AML, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), fraud, and broader financial crime controls; Oversee enterprise and business-level AML and financial crime risk assessments; Ensure compliance with applicable UK financial crime regulations; Develop, maintain, and enhance financial crime policies, standards, procedures, and guidance; Lead and develop a team of financial crime professionals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with executive influence