Head of Transaction Monitoring & Fraud

Momenta

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
We're seeking a proven candidate with predominantly deep transaction monitoring & fraud experience. An understanding of and exposure to financial crime & risk is required for the role's wider responsibilities.The role is a key leadership position, reporting into the COO and responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery and integrity of the bank's TM & Fraud operations with focus on 1st Line of defence.Your day-to-day activities will include:
  • Ownership and delivery of Transaction Monitoring & Fraud operations.
  • Implementation of First line defence structure
  • Oversight & delivery of team focussing on Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), sanctions, adverse media screening, and alert elimination.
  • Oversight & delivery of team focussing on Fraud and Suspicious Activity Report referrals, investigating and analysing all information available, undertaking root cause analysis, summarising findings, recommending and taking necessary action. Ensuring investigation work is thoroughly documented and completed in a timely manner.
What Knowledge, Skills & Experience We Need
  • Proven experience (10+ years) in a senior leadership role within Financial crime and TM/Fraud
  • Corporate, wholesale, clearing or investment banking background
  • Proven experience delivering change across Transaction monitoring, 1st Line of Defence and Fraud (Financial Crime & Risk functions)
  • Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Experience working with digital banking platforms or fintech ecosystems.
  • Track record of delivering transformation or change programmes.
  • Strategic thinker with operational discipline and highly collaborative.
  • Strong leadership and people development skills.
  • Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

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