Financial Crime Risk Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Financial Crime Risk Manager (Fintech): Building and maintaining AML/CTF, ABC, and sanctions systems and controls to ensure global regulatory compliance with an accent on enterprise-wide risk assessments and regulatory reporting. Focus on designing internal controls from scratch, managing high-risk customer onboarding, and liaising with authorities like the FCA and NCA.

Location: Hybrid in Leeds, UK

Salary: £46,400 - £69,600

Company

hirify.global is a global bank payment company providing direct debit, real-time payments, and open banking solutions to over 100,000 businesses.

What you will do

• Execute annual financial crime Enterprise-wide Risk Assessments, including risk identification and control evaluation.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in AML/CTF, ABC, and sanctions within the Fintech industry.
• Draft annual external reports for regulatory authorities and liaise with the FCA and NCA.
• Design and deploy controls for new products, markets, and business partnerships.
• Analyze trends in financial crime and recommend enhancements to first-line controls.
• Manage CDD escalations and approve high-risk customers (e.g., PEPs).

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in financial crime within 2LoD of an FCA-regulated firm or consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks in the UK, US, EU, NZ, Australia, and/or Canada.
• Experience designing and implementing internal controls from scratch, including automation.
• Experience working within a fast-growing, scale-up business.
• Experience conducting AML/CTF and sanctions compliance monitoring reviews.
• Exceptional analytical, writing, and presentation skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with flexibility on in-office days.
• Work Away Scheme: Work from anywhere for up to 90 days per year.
• Medical cover and dedicated wellbeing support.
• Generous time off, including annual leave, 3 volunteer days, and 4 wellness days.
• Inclusive and accessible hiring process.