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Financial Crime delivery Director(Transaction Monitoring)

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Job Tittle: Financial Crime Technical Delivery Director (Transaction Monitoring)
Contract Length: 6 Months (Potential for Extension)
Location: London (3 days a week onsite)
Working Pattern: Full Time (40 Hours per Week)
Daily Rate: Circa £1000/Day

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in the fight against financial crime? Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a dynamic and innovative Financial Crime Technical Delivery Director to spearhead key transformation initiatives across the EMEA region. This is your chance to modernise financial crime systems and processes while working with a talented team of professionals!

Your Skills Include:

Experience in financial services technology, with in financial crime and compliance-related initiatives.
Experienced in Transaction Monitoring and data Analytics is essential
Drive end-to-end delivery of financial crime transformation initiatives, including platform upgrades, data integrations, automation, and new control frameworks.
Experience delivering technology change within investment banking, with exposure to front-to-back client lifecycle, trading systems, and compliance controls.
Strong knowledge of AML, KYC, sanctions screening, or trade surveillance technology platforms (e.g., Actimize, Oracle FCCM, Quantexa).
Understanding of global regulatory expectations related to financial crime (e.g., FATF, 6AMLD, OFAC, MiFID II).
Proven ability to manage complex transformation programs across global teams, with strong project governance and risk management skills.
Comfortable working in agile and hybrid delivery models, with experience in both business-as-usual and regulatory-driven projects.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to present effectively to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

What You'll Do:

Lead the charge in Transaction Monitoring and Financial Crime Data Analytics initiatives, driving the implementation of scalable, data-driven, and regulatory-compliant solutions.
Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and technology teams to prioritise high-impact projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective resource management.
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning while mentoring a cross-functional team of technical experts and business analysts.

Key Responsibilities:

Define project objectives, success factors, and key performance indicators to measure outcomes.
Develop comprehensive delivery plans, managing timelines, budgets, and risks with precision.
Ensure robust stakeholder governance to oversee project delivery, tracking progress and managing scope effectively.
Communicate insights and updates to senior management, translating complex workflows into clear and actionable information. Who You Are:

You possess a Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
You hold professional certifications in compliance or financial crime (e.g., ACAMS, ICA).
You bring extensive experience in financial services technology, particularly in financial crime or compliance-related initiatives.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern data technologies is a significant plus!

Why Join Us?

This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the financial services industry. You will work in a collaborative environment, engaging with various stakeholders and leading innovative projects that enhance compliance controls and data quality.

If you are passionate about leveraging technology to combat financial crime and are ready to step into a leadership role, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now!
Take the next step in your career and join our mission to build a safer financial ecosystem. Your expertise could be the key to driving transformative change!

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