Global Head of Financial Crime and Compliance / FinTech

I am working on a retained basis to lead the search for a large global payments company. We are a conducting a search for a Global Head of Financial Crime and Compliance to be based in their London office, to lead a large global team.

This is a crucial role for the business, and you must be comfortable in driving change, strategy and leading teams.

Please note: this is not a role for a consultant, or contractor unfortunately - you need to demonstrate growth and strategy over a number of years in an organisation.

As the Global Head of Financial Crime and Compliance you will:

• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and Company policy and procedures in a progressive manner ahead of legislative changes.
• Manage the regional heads of compliance and guide the team globally.
• Oversee the compliance, AML, and CTF due diligence of new commercial, pay-out and white-label partners.
• Communicate and interact with regulators globally as required.
• Improve enterprise wide risk management framework, AML/KYC processes and control procedures continuously by deploying best-in-class practises as well as leveraging technology
• Chair the Group Compliance Committee.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Strong proven experience in developing large teams
• 6+ years in the payments, fintech or similar industry
• 8+ years in financial crime
• A second language is preferred - with fluent level English required

To learn more about this role, or for a confidential chat please get in touch. jessica.hodson@investigo.co.uk