Fincrime Edd Team Leader (Fintech)

TL;DR

Enhanced Due Diligence Team Leader (Fintech): Leading and developing a high-performing team of EDD Analysts, overseeing complex EDD investigations on SME customers in the UK and US with an accent on KYB decisions and obscure money movement. Focus on managing team workflows, driving quality assurance, and collaborating with leadership to refine financial crime policies.

Location: Hybrid role in the Manchester office, with office attendance required 3 days per week.

Company

hirify.global provides an all-in-one business credit card & spend management platform that helps business owners save time and money, serving over 200,000 businesses across the world.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of EDD Analysts, providing coaching and support for professional growth.
• Oversee complex EDD investigations on SME customers in the UK and US.
• Manage team workflows and capacity to ensure Transaction Monitoring alerts and EDD reviews are completed.
• Drive quality assurance by performing regular reviews of team decisions and documentation.
• Collaborate with leadership to refine financial crime policies and enhance onboarding processes.
• Support the internal approval process for Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) before submission to relevant authorities.

Requirements

• Previous experience leading or mentoring teams within a financial crime environment, ideally with a focus on Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).
• 6+ years of experience in financial crime roles, with deep expertise in KYB requirements for SME corporate customers in both the UK and US.
• Expert-level ability to analyse complex ownership structures and translate risks into clear, actionable decisions.
• Proven track record of making sound, risk-based decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Experience in handling or overseeing the preparation of SARs and navigating regulatory expectations across different jurisdictions.

Nice to have

• A recognised AML or Financial Crime qualification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Empowerment to be innovative and solve complex problems.
• Opportunity to take ownership and make an impact.
• Thrive in a scaling and agile environment.