Financial Crime Systems Manager

Alderley Park Recruitment are currently working with a dynamic and fast-growing specialist bank that is currently looking for a Financial Crime Systems Specialist to join their expanding Financial Crime team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an organisation known for its innovation, growth, and dedication to both its employees and customers.

Financial Crime Systems Specialist (Hybrid)Location: City of London | 3 days in the office, 2 days working from homeSalary: £65,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

In this role, you will act as the subject matter expert for the Financial Crime department’s systems, particularly leading the Lexis NexisRiskNarrative (LNRN) project. You will also be the key representative of the Financial Crime team on bank-wide projects, ensuring that financial crime controls are robust and aligned with the Bank’s risk appetite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the LNRN project from a financial crime compliance perspective
• Work closely with internal teams and third parties to identify and deliver project objectives
• Monitor and report on project risks and issues, providing mitigation strategies where necessary
• Ensure the LNRN project is delivered to a high standard, with thorough testing and reporting
• Conduct ongoing testing to ensure systems meet both regulatory requirements and internal standards
• Act as the key Financial Crime stakeholder in projects affecting the Bank’s exposure to financial crime
• Provide regular updates to senior management and relevant committees
• Support the Compliance Director with additional system projects and ad-hoc tasks as needed

What’s on offer:

• A hybrid role, offering flexibility with 3 days in the office (City of London) and 2 days working from home
• A highly competitive benefits package including 26 days annual leave, 2 wellbeing days, contributory pension, life insurance, private medical cover, and more
• Excellent career development opportunities, with support and sponsorship for relevant qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in financial crime compliance, ideally within banking or financial services
• Strong understanding of compliance systems and experience managing third-party vendors
• A proactive and collaborative individual, comfortable working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking bank at a key stage in their growth, playing a critical role in protecting their systems against financial crime risks.

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for the next step in your financial crime compliance career, apply today to find out more.