Financial Crime Manager (UK MLRO Office)

Wise
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeGBP 68,000 - 92,000 annuallyFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceSkills: ["Communication","Analytical skills","Stakeholder management","Attention to detail","Proactive mindset"]

Manage day-to-day financial crime risk in the UK MLRO Office, supporting the Deputy MLROs with AML/CTF oversight across products and services. Drive implementation and effectiveness of AML/CTF controls, lead internal escalations, and produce MI, board updates, and regulatory reporting. Provide expert advice on fraud prevention (including APPR), partner risk assessments, and continuous improvement of policies, systems, and processes in line with UK regulations.

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3 days ago

Financial Crime Manager (UK MLRO Office)

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Job Summary

Manage day-to-day financial crime risk in the UK MLRO Office, supporting the Deputy MLROs with AML/CTF oversight across products and services. Drive implementation and effectiveness of AML/CTF controls, lead internal escalations, and produce MI, board updates, and regulatory reporting. Provide expert advice on fraud prevention (including APPR), partner risk assessments, and continuous improvement of policies, systems, and processes in line with UK regulations.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support the Deputy MLROs with effective discharge of AML/CTF obligations and ensure compliance with UK regulations.
  • •Lead day-to-day financial crime risk management, manage internal escalations, and oversee implementation and effectiveness of AML/CTF controls across UK products and services.
  • •Gather, draft, and review MI, board updates, and regulatory reports to support the MLRO reporting process, and act as an alternate contact for law enforcement when required.
  • •Drive continuous improvement of AML policies, systems, and operational processes to enhance the financial crime framework’s effectiveness and efficiency.
  • •Provide expert fraud prevention and detection guidance, including APPR, partner risk assessments and high-risk partner approvals/exceptions/advisory, and ongoing monitoring MI.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 68,000 - 92,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Proven experience in a financial crime role within a regulated financial services environment in the UK, ideally financial technology or correspondent banking.
  • •Solid understanding of UK AML/CTF regulations, including the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.
  • •Demonstrable experience managing financial crime risks and implementing effective controls.
  • •Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and produce clear, concise reports.
  • •Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to engage senior management and regulators effectively.
Experience:Regulated financial servicesFinancial technologyCorrespondent banking
Skills:CommunicationAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementAttention to detailProactive mindset
Languages:English

Company Brief

Wise
Wise (formerly TransferWise) is a London-based fintech that provides low-cost international money transfers, multi-currency accounts and payment infrastructure for individuals and businesses worldwide.
Industry: Payments
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2011
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