Senior Programme Manager – Financial Crime Transformation

Overview

Senior Programme Manager – Financial Crime TransformationLocation:

London (Hybrid)Business Area:

Group Risk and ComplianceRole Summary

Following a strategic review of the financial crime framework, the organisation is undertaking additional work to strengthen and embed its

Financial Crime Target Operating Model (TOM) . We are seeking an experienced

Senior Programme Manager

to lead this initiative, ensuring the delivery of a resilient, compliant, and future-ready operating model.This role will also oversee subsequent

transformation and remediation workstreams , ensuring outcomes are sustainable, value-driven, and aligned with regulatory expectations. The successful candidate will bring

deep expertise in financial crime prevention, regulatory transformation, and large-scale programme delivery , with a proven ability to operate at senior levels in complex, regulated environments.Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of a

multi-phased financial crime transformation programme , from strategy through execution.Define and embed an enhanced

Target Operating Model , integrating a robust

three lines of defence framework .Oversee transformation across

AML, Sanctions, Fraud, and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) , ensuring regulatory alignment and operational optimisation.Regulatory Alignment and RemediationLead the operational response to financial crime remediation requirements, including

Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

reviews across multiple customer cohorts (PEPs, non-personal clients, high-risk sectors, and customers linked to prohibited jurisdictions).Engage proactively with regulators, auditors, and key stakeholders to ensure progress transparency and sustainable solutions.Deliver improvements that both meet regulatory standards and strengthen the organisation’s long-term compliance culture.Own and manage a

multi-million-pound programme budget , driving robust financial forecasting, controls, and value optimisation.Build and lead cross-functional teams, coordinating internal resources and managing external suppliers (e.g.

TEK Global Services ) to deliver agreed outcomes.Stakeholder and Governance EngagementProvide strategic updates and insight to senior leadership, the Board, and risk committees on progress, risks, and dependencies.Act as a key liaison across compliance, legal, technology, and operations to ensure alignment and joined-up delivery.Champion a culture of

risk awareness and compliance accountability

throughout the business.Key Experience and Ideal Background

Proven success as a

Programme Director / Senior Programme Manager

delivering large-scale financial crime and compliance transformation programmes.Experience leading

regulatory alignment, operating model redesign, and governance framework implementation

in regulated environments.Strong expertise in

AML, Sanctions, Fraud, CDD, and broader financial crime risk management .Previous experience in senior regulated roles such as

Compliance Officer, MLRO, MLCO, or Director

within a Trust and Corporate Services Provider (TCSP) or similar regulated entity.Direct involvement in managing

financial crime remediation programmes , including complex EDD reviews across diverse customer types.Demonstrated ability to manage

multi-million-pound budgets , ensuring cost efficiency and value delivery.Strong vendor and third-party management experience, with proven accountability for external delivery partners.Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at Board level.Why This Role?

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead a

strategic programme of change

at the heart of the organisation’s financial crime agenda. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the operating model, ensuring regulatory resilience, and embedding a culture of compliance and risk awareness that supports long-term success.Seniority level

DirectorEmployment type

ContractJob function

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