Financial Crime Team Leader (Fintech)

TL;DR

Financial Crime Team Leader (Fintech): Managing Financial Crime Operations to protect customers and ensure regulatory compliance with an accent on transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reports. Focus on optimizing fraud frameworks, leading complex investigations, and scaling operational efficiency through data analysis and automation.

Location: Hybrid: Must be based in London (Office Tue-Thu, Remote Mon/Fri)

Company

hirify.global is a fintech unicorn focused on building advanced technology for credit and savings products in the UK and US markets.

What you will do

• Oversee the financial crime transaction monitoring team and manage Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Lead and guide investigations into complex financial crime cases.
• Develop and implement operational changes and multiple projects to improve fraud frameworks.
• Collaborate with analytics and product teams to integrate data sources for identifying high-risk activity.
• Manage the professional development and performance of direct reports.
• Maintain a strong control environment by minimizing risk events and resolving incidents.

Requirements

• Experience in managing financial crime operations or fraud prevention.
• Knowledge of regulatory obligations regarding transaction monitoring and SARs.
• Ability to lead and mentor a high-performance operational team.
• Must be based in London for hybrid office attendance (Tuesday–Thursday).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with remote days on Mondays and Fridays.
• Best-in-class compensation, including equity.
• Private health insurance coverage.
• Fully stocked office kitchen for in-office days.
• Inclusive and open workspace culture.