Global Head of Financial Crime and Fraud
Location: Hybrid (UK-Based)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Executive-Level
Industry: Financial Services | Risk Management | Digital Transformation
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus
About the Opportunity
We are hiring an exceptional Global Head of Financial Crime and Fraud to lead a high-performing team at a global financial services organisation. This executive leadership role is a rare opportunity to shape and implement a multiyear financial crime strategy during a critical period of digital transformation.
You’ll oversee an international team of 20+ specialists and report directly to senior global stakeholders, including board members. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a trusted advisor to executive leadership, and a proven leader in fraud prevention, financial crime, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the global Financial Crime & Fraud function, owning the strategic roadmap and operational performance
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Deliver a future-ready, multi-year strategy that reflects the changing fraud landscape and evolving regulatory demands
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Manage international teams across multiple geographies and time zones
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Investigate, analyse, and report internal and external fraud incidents using financial forensics and data insight
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Influence global leaders, business line heads, and board-level executives to ensure alignment with risk strategy
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Continuously improve policies, frameworks, and operational controls to detect, prevent, and respond to financial crime
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Represent the function at global forums and liaise with regulators and law enforcement when needed
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Conduct horizon scanning for regulatory change and emerging threats, ensuring the organisation remains compliant and proactive
What We're Looking For
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Extensive experience in financial crime, fraud risk, and financial forensics at a global level
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Proven background in strategic leadership, ideally in a regulated, multi-jurisdictional financial environment
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Expertise in digital fraud prevention, analytics, and counter-fraud technologies
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Ability to translate complex risk insights into actionable strategies for a diverse executive audience
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Experience leading global transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on culture, controls, and compliance
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Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, including board-level communication