Deputy Head of Financial Crime

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential fintech organization in their search for a Deputy Head of Financial Crime. This is a pivotal role within their Financial Crime Operations function, working to safeguard the business against evolving financial crime risks while supporting sustainable growth. You'll lead critical remediation initiatives, drive control enhancements, and provide strategic leadership coverage as the organization scales its payment platform.

If you're passionate about building robust compliance frameworks, leading high-performing teams, and driving regulatory excellence in a fast-paced fintech environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial crime reports, disclosures, risk assessments, and regulatory outputs while monitoring KPIs to address emerging risks and operational bottlenecks
• Lead complex remediation programs, regulatory look-backs, control enhancements, and technology integrations from scoping through execution and root-cause analysis
• Deputize for senior financial crime leadership during absences, representing the function at executive committees, board meetings, and regulatory engagements
• Directly manage, coach, and empower the Financial Crime Operations team, driving resource planning, talent development, and a high-performing culture
• Collaborate with Risk, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Product teams to embed effective financial crime controls across the business
• Partner with external auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance excellence
• Drive operational efficiency improvements and optimize detection systems and workflow processes

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in financial crime/compliance within financial services, fintech, or regulated payment institutions
• At least 3 years in a formal leadership role with direct team management responsibilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of AML, CTF, Sanctions, ABC, and Fraud frameworks within a first line of defense environment
• Proven track record leading multi-workstream remediation projects and regulatory look-backs
• Strong regulatory acumen with experience engaging directly with regulatory bodies and external auditors
• Data-driven problem solver with strong analytical skills to identify root causes and track KPIs
• Experience providing trusted counsel to senior stakeholders and boards
• Ability to balance high-level strategic influence with hands-on operational execution
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
• Based in the United Kingdom with valid right to work (visa sponsorship not available)

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will carefully review your application and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we'll guide you through the interview process with our client, which typically includes conversations with the hiring manager, a case study presentation, and final interviews with senior leadership.

We ask that you work exclusively through Get A Job.ai throughout this process and do not contact the client directly. Our team is here to support you at every stage, from application through offer negotiation.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and the client's budget parameters.

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we're happy to accommodate accessibility requirements throughout the interview process.