TL;DR

Financial Crime Risk Manager (Fintech): Building and maintaining AML/CTF and sanctions compliance systems and controls to ensure regulatory adherence across multiple regions with an accent on financial crime risk management and regulatory compliance. Focus on designing internal controls, conducting compliance reviews, and managing financial crime risk projects globally.

Location: Hybrid with offices in London and Leeds, UK, and additional locations globally; work away scheme allows working from anywhere up to 90 days per year

Salary: £46,400 - £69,600

Company

%hirify_global% is a global bank payment company processing over US$130bn annually across 30+ countries, specializing in direct debit, real-time payments, and open banking with AI-powered fraud reduction solutions.

What you will do

Build and maintain effective AML/CTF and sanctions systems and controls ensuring compliance with UK and global regulations.
Monitor and respond to AML/Sanctions escalations and advise on customer due diligence (CDD) issues.
Review and approve high-risk customer onboarding and policy exceptions.
Provide financial crime management information and training to teams.
Execute annual financial crime risk assessments and liaise with regulatory authorities.
Support financial crime risk roadmap projects and track progress against team goals.

Requirements

5+ years experience in financial crime within FCA regulated financial services or consultancy
Strong knowledge of JMLSG, FCA, FATF, Wolfsberg Group guidelines and requirements.
Experience designing and implementing internal controls and conducting AML/CTF compliance reviews or audits.
Exceptional writing and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a hybrid model with flexibility and occasional office presence in UK locations.

Nice to have

Professional qualification from internationally recognized bodies (e.g., ICA, ACAMS).
Experience in fast-growing scale-up businesses.
Knowledge of French and/or US financial crime regulations.
Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects lasting 6-12 months.

Culture & Benefits

Dedicated wellbeing and medical support.
Work Away Scheme allowing work from anywhere up to 90 days annually.
Hybrid working model with team-determined office days.
Equity participation for permanent employees.
Generous parental leave and time off including volunteer and wellness days.