FinTech Financial Crime & Risk Leader (UK)

AnaVation LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking fintech company is seeking a Financial Crime & Risk Lead to build a robust risk and fraud framework in the UK. This role involves designing and implementing risk management strategies, leading a team of financial crime analysts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in risk management within financial services and a strong analytical skill set. Join this ambitious scale-up and help shape the future of financial services for UK businesses.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Equity from an early stage

Excellent parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years in risk management, including 3+ leading a team.
• Knowledge of fraud typologies and implementation of fraud rules.
• Experience in card issuing and banking is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement risk management strategies for fraud detection.
• Build and lead a team of financial crime analysts.
• Monitor fraud alerts and manage operational escalations.

Skills

Risk management expertise

Fraud rule design

Analytical skills (SQL, Python, R)

Team leadership

Job description

A forward-thinking fintech company is seeking a Financial Crime & Risk Lead to build a robust risk and fraud framework in the UK. This role involves designing and implementing risk management strategies, leading a team of financial crime analysts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in risk management within financial services and a strong analytical skill set. Join this ambitious scale-up and help shape the future of financial services for UK businesses.