FinCrime EDD Team Leader (Fintech)

TL;DR

FinCrime EDD Team Leader (Fintech): Overseeing complex Enhanced Due Diligence investigations and mentoring a dedicated team of analysts to ensure regulatory compliance with an accent on KYB, AML, and complex corporate ownership structures. Focus on leading decision-making processes for high-risk SME customers and driving policy improvements in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Location: Must be based in Manchester; hybrid role (3 days per week in the office)

Company

hirify.global is a global fintech platform providing business credit cards and spend management solutions to over 200,000 small businesses.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of EDD Analysts through coaching and 1-to-1 sessions.
• Oversee complex EDD investigations on SME customers with intricate ownership structures.
• Manage team workflows and capacity to ensure quality and timeliness of reviews.
• Perform quality assurance on EDD decisions and documentation to align with risk appetite.
• Collaborate with leadership to refine financial crime policies and onboarding processes.
• Support the approval process for Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for submission to authorities.

Requirements

• Must be able to work from our Manchester office 3 days a week.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring teams in a financial crime environment.
• 6+ years of experience in financial crime roles with deep expertise in UK and US KYB requirements.
• Expert ability to analyze complex ownership structures involving trusts and overseas entities.
• Proven track record of making sound, risk-based decisions in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with team members and senior stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Previous exposure to high-risk business sectors and their specific risk typologies.
• Experience navigating regulatory expectations across multiple jurisdictions.

Culture & Benefits

• Private healthcare including dental and optician services.
• Worldwide travel insurance via Vitality.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 7% match.
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and anniversary rewards.
• Dog-friendly office with a pool table, arcade machine, and free snacks.
• Annual learning and wellbeing budget, plus free therapy sessions.

Hiring process

• 30-minute screening call with a Talent Partner.
• 60-minute interview with the team manager and a fellow Team Leader.
• 60-minute interview with a member of the 2nd line FinCrime team.