IT Financial Crime Product Owner (Fintech)

TL;DR

IT Financial Crime Product Owner (Fintech): Driving the IT strategy, architecture, and solution design for a bank's Compliance and Regulatory technology estate, with an accent on Transaction Monitoring and Fraud platforms. Focus on leading a multi-disciplinary team, managing vendor relationships, and aligning IT delivery with complex regulatory mandates.

Location: London (Hybrid / Good WFH options)

Salary: Up to £155,000 + Bonus + Package

Company

This is a high-profile, newly created Director-level role within a high-performing and supportive leading banking institution, focusing on shaping the future of financial crime prevention.

What you will do

• Drive the IT strategy and architecture for Transaction Monitoring and Fraud platforms.
• Lead a diverse team of Business Analysts, Developers, and Infrastructure specialists.
• Manage vendor relationships and outsourced staff to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Own the product roadmap and solution design for Financial Crime technology.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align IT delivery with regulatory mandates.
• Ensure the scalability and resilience of global Compliance systems.

Requirements

• Leadership: Proven experience in a Technology Management or Product Owner role.
• Domain Expertise: Strong background in Banking Compliance, Regulatory technology, and Financial Crime.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary IT teams through complex deliveries.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at a senior level.
• Strategic mindset: Ability to translate complex regulatory needs into technical roadmaps.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary up to £155,000 at the Director level.
• Significant performance-linked bonus and comprehensive banking benefits.
• Opportunity to lead a newly created, high-growth technology function.
• Flexible hybrid working model with strong work-from-home options in London.
• Exposure to the latest innovations in Transaction Monitoring and Fraud prevention.
• A collaborative environment within a high-calibre, professional team.