Financial Crime Risk/Controls Manager sought by leading investment bank based in Canary Wharf.

**Inside IR35 - 3 days a week on site**
Overview
This senior role sits within the first line Risk & Controls function and is responsible for driving effective, sustainable financial crime risk management across the Services business. The position oversees end-to-end financial crime processes, ensures strong control design and execution, and partners closely with global and regional stakeholders across Product, Business Risk, Operations, Technology, and Compliance.
Key Responsibilities
*Develop deep understanding of products, services, and related financial crime controls, including screening processes.
*Provide subject matter expertise to ensure a coherent, effective financial crime control environment.
*Assess the existing control framework, identify gaps, and drive remediation.
*Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
*Map risks, processes, and control ownership clearly and accurately.
*Build strong partnerships with business leaders, operations, technology, and second line teams.
*Escalate and support management of control issues, including root cause analysis and sustainable resolution.
*Promote a consistent, holistic approach to financial crime risk management across the Services business.
*Engage early on new business initiatives to ensure alignment with risk management requirements.
*Review financial crime processes and procedures to confirm adherence to policy and business expectations.
*Ensure controls are implemented consistently and supported by appropriate documentation.
*Stay current on regulatory developments, product innovation, and client needs to assess impacts on the control environment.
Qualifications & Skills
*Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
*15+ years of experience in financial crime compliance or risk management.
*Professional certifications (e.g., ACAMS, ACSS) preferred.
*Strong background in AML, sanctions, or financial crime risk within financial services.
*Knowledge of payments, correspondent banking, trade, working capital, and liquidity products.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
*Proven ability to challenge constructively and drive change.
*Strong project management and team leadership capabilities.
*Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess and improve processes and controls.
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Alex Reeder
Harvey Nash Finance & Banking
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