Senior Financial Crime Officer
Job Profile Summary
A leading global investment management firm is seeking a
Senior Financial Crime Officer
to join its Financial Crime Compliance team.
This senior-level role offers wide-ranging exposure across all areas of financial crime prevention, anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), fraud prevention, and reputational risk management, across multiple jurisdictions and business units.
This position is ideal for an experienced compliance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, globally integrated environment and is looking to take ownership of high-impact initiatives, influence firm-wide policy, and contribute to strategic financial crime risk management efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a senior advisor and first point of contact for investment teams, sales, and wider business units on all financial crime compliance matters.
Lead the oversight and management of financial crime governance forums and frameworks, including Financial Crime Oversight Committees, enterprise risk assessments, and RCSAs.
Evaluate new funds, asset classes, investment strategies, and business opportunities for financial crime and reputational risk exposure, providing recommendations and assisting in operational model design.
Perform and oversee risk-based due diligence on prospective and existing clients, transactions, counterparties, and ESG-related projects.
Support the global sanctions programme, including evaluating and responding to economic sanctions updates, and managing the automation of restriction screening tools.
Drive compliance with proliferation financing measures under the United Nations Security Council Resolutions and applicable regulatory regimes.
Provide senior-level support in sensitive areas such as banned weapons, cannabis, and cryptocurrency investments.
Lead initiatives related to fraud prevention and management, including compliance with the UK's new "Failure to Prevent Fraud" offence.
Represent the Financial Crime team in the development and implementation of new technologies, such as automated monitoring and reporting systems.
Draft and maintain high-level financial crime policies, procedures, and board-level reports and present key risk updates to senior management.
Investigate and report suspicious activities, bribery, corruption, and assist in filing regulatory reports as necessary.
Identify evolving risk factors and develop risk-based controls to mitigate exposure.
Promote continuous improvement and innovation by proposing and implementing process enhancements across financial crime functions.
Key Skills & Experience
Strong academic background, preferably in Law, Finance, Risk Management, or related fields.
Minimum of
10 years' experience
in financial crime compliance, due diligence, investigations, or a legal/regulatory function within financial services.
Expert-level knowledge of international sanctions regimes (OFAC, UK HMT, EU, UN) and practical application in a global context.
Previous experience in asset management or the broader investment industry is preferred—especially with understanding of fund structures and complex transactions.
Strong track record operating in highly regulated environments.
Excellent communication skills—capable of presenting complex information to senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
Analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong grasp of using data and risk indicators to inform strategic decisions.
Adept at working cross-functionally and at all levels of the organisation, including executive leadership and board members.
Proactive, highly organised, and capable of driving independent projects to completion under tight deadlines.
Comfortable working both autonomously and in team leadership or mentoring capacities.
Benefits & Perks
Senior role within a high-performing global compliance team
Direct impact on firm-wide financial crime strategy and operations
Exposure to cutting-edge compliance tools and RegTech solutions
Hybrid working model and flexible work arrangements
Competitive compensation package, including bonus potential
Comprehensive benefits (healthcare, pension, wellness initiatives)
Ongoing professional development support (e.g., ACAMS, ICA, law certifications)
Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture with a strong ethical foundation
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