Lead Financial Crime Investigations - VP Level

Lead – Financial Crime Investigations – VP Level Are you an experienced financial crime professional ready to step into a leadership position? A leading global financial institution is seeking a VP level individual to act as a deputy team lead within their Financial Crime Investigations unit. This is a significant opportunity to manage a team, spearhead complex investigations, and shape the firm\’s defence against financial crime across the EMEA region. Your Impact: – Lead & Mentor: Guide a team of four AVPs, providing oversight and acting as the primary contact in the team lead\’s absence. – Investigate with Expertise: Personally lead and conduct intricate investigations into money laundering, fraud, bribery, corruption, and other financial crimes impacting the bank\’s EMEA operations. – Strategic Oversight: Implement a 4-eyes review process to ensure the quality and accuracy of the team\’s work. Collate, draft, and present management information and insightful reports for internal committees, including those at board level. – Collaborate & Advise: Work closely with colleagues on sanctions escalations and identify joint investigations. Provide expert advice and guidance to Front Office and Back Office departments to mitigate financial crime risks. – Enhance Defences: Actively identify emerging financial crime themes and contribute to enhancing the bank\’s control framework. Develop and deliver specialist financial crime training across EMEA. – Subject Matter Expert: Serve as a go-to expert in at least one area of financial crime, staying abreast of legislative changes and ensuring key updates are communicated effectively. – Regulatory Reporting: Draft Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for submission to the relevant authorities. What You Bring: – Proven experience in managing or supporting financial crime investigation teams within a banking environment. – A strong understanding and practical ability to apply the management of financial crime risks, particularly within the UK banking sector. – In-depth knowledge of UK financial crime legislation (including POCA 2002, Bribery Act 2010, Fraud Act 2006) and a good understanding of the wider global financial crime landscape. – Expertise in using AML/Fraud Transaction Monitoring Systems and conducting complex investigations using various data sources. – Exceptional analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle highly confidential material with discretion. – Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating detailed rationale and tailoring reports for diverse audiences. – An inquisitive, motivated, and highly trustworthy individual with the ability to work independently and manage conflicting priorities under pressure. – An ICA diploma or an equivalent industry-recognized professional qualification in a relevant financial crime field. Why This Role? – Leadership Opportunity: Step into a VP role with significant team leadership responsibilities within a renowned global financial institution. – EMEA Scope: Make a tangible impact across a wide geographical remit, dealing with diverse and complex financial crime challenges. – Strategic Influence: Contribute to high-level reporting and play a key part in evolving the bank\’s financial crime prevention strategies. – Professional Growth: Deepen your expertise as a subject matter expert and contribute to the development of others through training and mentorship. Keywords: manager, leader, lead, team, director, head, chief, aml, ctf, counter, money, fraud, monitoring, bribery, crime, financial