Financial Crime Team Leader
Initially 3 months - with a view to extend a further 6-9 months
Remote working (potential travel to Manchester)
**Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Crime Team Leader to oversee our financial crime compliance operations. The successful candidate will lead a team of analysts responsible for detecting, preventing, and reporting financial crimes, including fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and extensive knowledge of financial crime regulations and best practices.
**Key Responsibilities:
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Leadership and Management:
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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of financial crime analysts, ensuring high performance and continuous professional growth.
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Allocate resources effectively to meet departmental goals and service level agreements.
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Conduct regular team meetings to review performance, discuss updates, and address any challenges.
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Operational Oversight:
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Oversee the daily operations of the financial crime team, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks.
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Monitor and analyse trends in financial crime to develop and implement effective detection and prevention strategies.
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Ensure all suspicious activity reports (SARs) and other regulatory filings are completed accurately and promptly.
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Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:
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Ensure the team's activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
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Stay updated on changes in financial crime regulations and best practices, and communicate these to the team.
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Work closely with the compliance department to align financial crime strategies with overall compliance goals.
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Risk Management:
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Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with financial crime activities.
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Develop and maintain robust internal controls to prevent financial crime.
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Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to ensure the effectiveness of financial crime controls.
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Stakeholder Engagement:
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Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies.
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Represent the financial crime team in meetings and on committees, providing insights and recommendations.
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Collaborate with other departments to enhance the overall financial crime prevention framework.
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Reporting and Analysis:
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Prepare and present regular reports on financial crime activities, trends, and team performance to senior management.
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Utilise data analytics to identify patterns and improve the detection of financial crime.
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Recommend enhancements to systems and processes based on analytical findings.
**Qualifications:
- In-depth knowledge of financial crime regulations, including AML, KYC, and CTF.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with financial crime detection tools and systems.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
**Personal Attributes:
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
- Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.