FinCrime Risk Manager (Correspondent Banking)

TL;DR

FinCrime Risk Manager (Correspondent Banking): Leading financial crime risk assessment and advisory processes for banking partners with an accent on cross-border transfers and regulatory compliance. Focus on building safe controls, conducting enhanced due diligence, and interpreting global AML/CFT standards to mitigate financial crime risks.

Location: Must be based in the UK

Company

A global financial super app providing spending, saving, and investment services to over 75 million customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead financial crime risk assessment and advisory processes for onboarding and existing partners.
• Maintain relationships with banking partners and define functional requirements for FinCrime systems.
• Review and challenge AML/CFT frameworks against internal standards and risk appetite.
• Assess and document customer due diligence, ownership structures, and transactional risk profiles.
• Draft and present formal risk assessments and recommendations to internal committees.
• Monitor regulatory developments such as FATF, Wolfsberg, and Travel Rule to inform internal controls.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a correspondent banking role conducting enhanced due diligence.
• Deep understanding of global AML/CFT and sanctions standards (FATF, EU AMLDs, OFAC, Wolfsberg).
• Experience evaluating FinCrime policies, transaction monitoring, and fraud prevention systems.
• Strong analytical skills with sound judgment in risk-based decision-making.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills for formal risk reporting.
• Must be based in the UK.

Nice to have

• Professional qualifications such as CAMS, ICA Diploma in AML, or CFCS.
• Knowledge of risk exposures in nested correspondent banking arrangements.
• Data analytics skills using SQL or Python for transaction pattern detection.
• Experience with system optimization for KYC/AML and sanction screening tools.
• Experience working with multi-jurisdictional teams and regulators.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment with over 13,000 employees globally.
• Certified Great Place to Work with a focus on employee experience.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion through a dedicated D&I Framework.
• Opportunity to shape financial products and solve complex global challenges.