Senior Financial Crime Investigation And Mule Risk Strategy Lead (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Fraud And Financial Crime Lead (FinTech): Leading and establishing a Financial Intelligence Unit to conduct complex financial crime investigations across multiple banking products with an accent on strategic leadership, intelligence-led investigations, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on designing investigative standards, managing high-impact cases, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a digital-first banking environment.

Location: Hybrid role based in London or Manchester office with requirement to be onsite 2-3 days a week and option to work abroad up to 120 days per year (subject to right to work).

Company

hirify.global is a pioneering UK fintech bank focused on redefining banking with a customer-centric approach and a strong culture of innovation and diversity.

What you will do

• Establish and lead the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), defining its operating model, governance, and investigative standards.
• Lead complex, intelligence-led financial crime investigations and produce high-quality intelligence reports.
• Develop and implement strategies aligned with regulatory expectations and risk appetite.
• Collaborate with Product, Technology, Risk, and Compliance teams to embed risk-based controls.
• Represent the bank in industry forums and law enforcement engagements.
• Maintain awareness of emerging financial crime threats and regulatory developments.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in or able to work from London or Manchester with hybrid attendance.
• Extensive experience in financial crime and fraud typologies within UK banking or fintech.
• Proven track record leading complex investigations and establishing FIU or similar functions.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Experience engaging with law enforcement and regulatory bodies.
• Participation in an on-call rota for managing fraud and financial crime risk events outside standard hours.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working with 2-3 days onsite per week.
• Option to work abroad up to 120 days per year (subject to work rights).
• Inclusive and diverse workplace with nearly 50 nationalities represented.
• Recognition as one of the UK’s Most Loved Workplaces.
• Supportive environment valuing unconventional thinking and impact.