This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK\'s leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.Bank of London is one of only six UK clearing banks with direct access to the country\'s payment systems. Built on modern, cloud-native technology, we provide businesses with secure, API-driven banking that is fast, compliant, and built for growth. Our role is simple: help ambitious businesses turn their plans into reality by removing barriers and simplifying complexity. If you want to work where technology meets banking, where security comes first, and where your work directly enables business ambition, you\'re in the right place.Who we are looking forWe\'re seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Financial Crime Operations leader to support our First Line of Defence (1LoD) Financial Crime Operations teams. This role will play a critical part in overseeing the Bank\'s end-to-end financial crime controls across client onboarding, ongoing due diligence, transaction monitoring, and screening, and will act as a key deputy to the Director of Financial Crime Operations.You will bring a strategic mindset and hands‑on experience in designing and managing operational frameworks for high-risk and complex client segments such as Non‑Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs), Payment Firms, and FinTechs within a regulated banking environment. You will be passionate about operational resilience, scalable control design, and building high-performing teams.The right candidate thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments, is comfortable challenging the status quo, and demonstrates a deep understanding of financial crime risks, controls, and regulatory expectations across the entire client lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Director of Financial Crime Operations in overseeing the Bank\'s 1LoD Financial Crime Operations departments, ensuring alignment to internal risk appetite, regulatory obligations, and customer outcomes.Provide oversight of operational workflows, SLAs, controls, QA expectations, and case escalations across:Client Onboarding and Customer Due Diligence (CDD)Ongoing Monitoring and Periodic ReviewsTransaction Monitoring and Screening (name and payment screening)Build and maintain effective control frameworks that support scalable onboarding and monitoring of higher-risk products, including:Segregated and virtual account structuresEmbedded banking and platform or API-based client flowsCross-jurisdictional payment corridors and correspondent-like arrangementsDrive continuous improvement through process optimisation, tooling enhancements, automation opportunities, and MI improvements.Maintain full auditability and regulatory defensibility of operational activity, decisioning, and controls.Represent Financial Crime Operations in governance forums, internal and external audits, and regulatory engagements as required.Partner closely with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Product, and Technology to ensure financial crime operational frameworks remain effective and fit for scale.Key requirementsProven track record in leading financial crime operations functions within a regulated banking or financial services environment.Deep understanding of UK AML/CTF, sanctions, and regulatory expectations (FCA, PRA, JMLSG).Experience managing financial crime controls for high-risk client segments (e.g. NBFIs, MSBs, FX brokers, crypto firms).Strong understanding of the three lines of defence model and effective 1LoD ownership.Expertise in transaction monitoring, name screening, onboarding/KYC, and ongoing monitoring from both an operational execution and control design perspective.Strategic and analytical thinker with strong judgement and risk awareness.Demonstrable experience implementing change (e.g., tooling migrations, process optimisation, TOM builds).Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills at senior levels.Strong communication and documentation skills.Experience leading teams across multiple locations.Payments experience.BenefitsCompetitive salary package25 days annual leave plus Bank HolidaysHoliday allowance that increases with length of serviceEnhanced company pension offering (up to 20% salary sacrifice)Competitive sick payLife Assurance - 4x annual salaryPrivate Medical Insurance with comprehensive cover for you and your family24/7 GP service and private prescription orderingVirtual physiotherapy for muscles, bones, and joint careDigital counselling and virtual mental health support24/7 confidential Employee Assistance ProgrammeDigital gym and guided meditation classesDiscounted gym membershipsAnnual eye care test and contributions toward glassesMarket-leading parental leaveNeonatal supportPartner support for antenatal appointmentsKIT days and structured support when returning to workFlexible working (subject to agreement)Fresh daily fruit and snacksBi-weekly office breakfastsPeer-to-peer recognition programme with monthly value awardsClear goals and performance development frameworkDiversityBank of London is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion, diversity and belonging. All qualified applicants are welcome and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, age, disability, religion or religious expression, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity and expression, transgender, national origin, or military veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr