Global Head Of Financial Crime & Fraud Operations (Fintech)

TL;DR

Global Head of Financial Crime & Fraud Operations (Fintech): Taking ownership of fraud prevention and financial crime operations, ensuring that the company maintains a robust, scalable, and efficient compliance framework. Focus on detecting and mitigating financial crime while ensuring an excellent user experience.

Location: Hybrid in London. Open to candidates in the UK, EU and East Coast of USA.

Company

hirify.global aims to create a world where sending and receiving money is effortless.

What you will do

• Lead financial crime and fraud operations – Oversee transaction monitoring (fiat & crypto), dispute handling, and fincrime investigations, ensuring timely and effective responses
• Develop and implement procedures that ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory expectations
• Manage inquiries related to financial crime, sanctions compliance, and financial crime risks from regulatory bodies and financial partners.
• Detect and manage both first-party and third-party fraud, ensuring threats are identified and mitigated
• Identify opportunities to improve fraud detection, financial crime, and compliance processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency
• Ensure logs, registers, and procedural documentation are up-to-date and audit-ready

Requirements

• You have 5+ years of experience in financial crime, compliance, or regulatory roles, ideally with prior experience as an MLRO or BSA/AML Officer
• You have a passion for coaching, developing, and leading teams to achieve strong results
• You are familiar with U.S. and EU regulatory environments, particularly in the Netherlands (ideal)
• You have experience with European, US and international sanctions requirements
• You have working knowledge of U.S., EU and Emerging Markets fraud typologies and evolving threat patterns
• You have worked in payments, FinTech, or crypto, and understand the financial crime risks in these sectors

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Opportunity to be a core part of a fast-growing fintech startup
• Collaborative and innovative work environment with autonomy
• Free lunch in the office and flexible working arrangements
• Professional growth opportunities, team offsites, and events