Head of FinCrime Prevention Ops taking ownership of financial crime prevention in fintech. Overseeing teams and driving operational excellence with strategic leadership and management responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Assume full strategic and operational ownership of our first-line Financial Crime prevention function
Direct oversight of both frontline analyst teams and their managers (Team Leads)
Drive operational stability, performance optimization, and foster leadership development
Manage core operational KPIs
Identify process gaps, bottlenecks, and propose high-impact improvements
Minimize operational risk by enhancing frontline decision-making accuracy
Design, document, and implement essential governance structures
Ensure adherence to compliance policies and operational procedures
Partner with the Vendor Management team to oversee performance and quality consistency
Act as a coach and mentor for junior Team Leads
Requirements
7+ years of professional experience in Anti-Financial Crime (AFC), AML/CTF, Compliance Operations, or other regulated financial operations
3+ years of demonstrated leadership experience managing operational teams within a regulated financial institution or high-growth fintech environment
Expertise in developing and coaching junior or new Team Leads
Hands-on experience with core operational tools such as transaction monitoring systems and complex case management platforms
Proven ability to manage operations supporting Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) client workflows
Strong foundational knowledge of regulatory expectations, internal audit principles, and reporting obligations
A Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field; a Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., ACAMS) is a significant advantage
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package (depending on location)
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