Hybrid Head of FinCrime Prevention Ops – 1st Line

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About the role

  • 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)
  • Real growth prospects
  • Significant responsibility
  • Ability to make an immediate impact
  • Enhance your expertise
  • Shape the future of FinTech

Job title

Head of FinCrime Prevention Ops – 1st Line

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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