Senior Financial Crime Manager in a fast - growing company overseeing AML operations and compliance. Leading financial crime reviews and collaborating with business on compliance matters.
About the role
- Head of Financial Crime driving transformation in financial crime operations for Tandem Bank, a UK digital bank. Leading compliance and risk management while managing a high-performing team.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the transformation of Financial Crime operations to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and agility.
- Develop and execute a strategic vision for Financial Crime operations, aligned with the Bank's objectives.
- Develop and implement robust financial crime risk management strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Monitor and assess financial crime risks associated with secured and unsecured lending and savings accounts.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant UK and international regulatory requirements, including AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations.
- Stay up-to-date with evolving financial crime laws and regulations and adapt the bank's policies accordingly.
- Build and lead a high-performing team of financial crime professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the investigation of suspicious financial activities and transactions, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
- Prepare and submit timely reports to regulatory authorities and senior management.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement within the Financial Crime operations team.
- Identify opportunities to enhance processes, streamline operations, and improve the effectiveness of financial crime prevention measures.
- Implement best practices and leverage technology solutions to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including second-line risk and compliance teams.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in complex situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
- A strategic mindset, with the ability to drive change and transformation within the organisation.
- High ethical standards and integrity, along with a commitment to upholding the bank's reputation and customer trust.
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Resilience and adaptability in the face of evolving challenges.
- Commitment to fostering a culture of ethics and integrity within the team and the organisation.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ICA Diploma, CAMS, CFE) is preferred.
- Proven experience in a leadership role in Financial Crime operations, with a strong background in secured and unsecured lending and savings accounts.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams, with a track record of achieving operational excellence.
- In-depth knowledge of UK and international financial crime regulations and best practices.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday
- An additional day off for a ‘celebration day’ including, but not limited to, birthdays, weddings, religious holidays, graduations etc
- Buy or sell up to 5 days holiday a year
- Healthcare cash plan through Westfield Health worth a minimum of £750 per year
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme and a free helmet
- Salary sacrifice Pension contribution*, 4% employee contributions matched with 4% Tandem contribution (*Subject to salary eligibility)
- Smart Tech scheme (buy goods with 0% interest)
- 10% discount on solar panels
- Tandem Hub for treats, cash back and discounts on UK retailers
- 2 days per year paid volunteering
- Free cereal, snacks and drinks in all offices
- Quarterly team social budgets
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