Director of Financial Crime

Director of Financial Crime Redefine how financial crime is prevented - through data, automation, and AI. A high-growth digital banking platform undergoing a multi-million-pound technology transformation is seeking a Director of Financial Crime & Innovation. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a next-generation, tech-enabled financial crime framework at the forefront of FinTech innovation. You’ll work closely with the senior leadership team, and cross-functional teams—including AI, engineering, and product—to embed scalable controls that strengthen trust, meet regulatory standards, and enhance customer experience. What You’ll Do: Lead the 1st Line Financial Crime function with a vision for smart, scalable prevention and detection. Translate regulation and risk into efficient, automated, and customer-focused controls. Partner with AI and technology teams to integrate machine learning, data analytics, and automation into onboarding, monitoring, and investigations. Deliver clear, strategic insights to executive and board-level forums. Drive consistent control ownership and assurance across all lines of defence. Champion continuous improvement across KYC, transaction monitoring, fraud, and investigations. What You Bring: Strong leadership experience in financial crime within regulated environments—digital banking, payments, lending, insurance, or gaming. Deep subject matter expertise in AML, CTF, sanctions, and fraud. High technical fluency; confident working with engineers, data scientists, and product owners. Experience delivering transformation or operating model change in risk or compliance. Gravitas to influence at senior levels and collaborate cross-functionally. What’s On Offer: Hybrid working Generous holiday allowance, birthday leave, and well-being days Access to cutting-edge tools and a passionate, mission-driven team If you're ready to shape the future of financial crime prevention—driving innovation while protecting customers at scale—apply now to take the next step in your leadership journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr