City of London (Hybrid, 2 days in the office)
Initially 6 months (with potential for extension) £500-650 per day
Overview
A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Crime Consultant to lead AML and broader financial crime controls within a first line risk environment. This is a high-impact contract role supporting a complex and evolving business, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of AML and Financial Crime control frameworks across the customer lifecycle
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for AML, providing guidance on emerging risks, typologies, and regulatory expectations
- Oversee risk management activities spanning AML, Sanctions, Fraud, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, and Tax Transparency
- Drive and enhance the Financial Crime Risk Management Framework, including risk and control assessments (RCAs)
- Provide risk input into client onboarding, product development, and strategic initiatives
- Monitor control effectiveness through KPIs, KRIs, and management information, leading remediation activities where required
- Support enterprise-wide risk assessments, ensuring comprehensive coverage of inherent and residual risks
- Partner with internal teams and second-line functions on complex financial crime matters and policy interpretation
- Lead and develop a team of financial crime specialists, fostering a strong risk and compliance culture
- Support regulatory interactions, audits, and internal reviews, translating requirements into practical controls
- Produce high-quality reporting and insights for senior governance forums
Key Requirements
- Extensive experience in Due Diligence for Financial Crime Risk / AML within banking, fintech, or financial services
- Strong understanding of AML frameworks, including CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening
- Proven track record in designing and embedding control frameworks within a first line or advisory function
- Experience operating across complex organisations and multiple product lines
- Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and governance committees
- Strong leadership experience managing and developing specialist teams
- In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory expectations (e.g. FCA / PRA)
- Professional certifications such as ACAMS or ICA desirable
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to challenge, influence, and drive change in a dynamic environment
- Commercial mindset with the ability to balance risk, regulation, and business objectives
Why Apply
- Opportunity to shape and enhance financial crime frameworks in a high-profile environment
- Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
- Flexible contract with strong likelihood of extension
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