Programme Manager – Financial Crime

Company: MERJE
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Location: London
Job Description:

MERJE is supporting a leading financial services firm going through a significant transformation programme, looking to appoint an experienced FCC Programme Manager to work closely with the MLRO and support the delivery of a major Financial Crime change programme.

This is a senior, hands-on 2nd Line role, helping to strengthen and embed Financial Crime governance, oversight, assurance and control frameworks across the business.

The role will include:

  • Leading key 2LOD Financial Crime programme deliverables
  • Supporting the enhancement of FCC frameworks, policies and controls
  • Providing effective oversight and challenge of 1LOD
  • Strengthening assurance, monitoring, MI and KRIs
  • Working closely with the MLRO and senior stakeholders across Risk, Compliance and the business
  • Ensuring improvements are properly embedded into BAU

We’re looking for someone with:

  • A track record of delivering large-scale regulatory transformation or remediation programmes
  • Experience of regulatory reviews, Skilled Persons / Section 166 or similar remediation work
  • Strong knowledge of the UK Financial Crime regulatory environment
  • The credibility to operate with Executive and Board-level stakeholders
  • Ideally, experience within retail financial services, wealth management, private banking or investment management

This is initially a 6-month FTC with full employee benefits, but the wider programme is expected to continue well beyond the initial term, so there is good potential for extension.

Salary: c.£125k, with potential flexibility towards £150k for an exceptional candidate.

Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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Posted: September 24th, 2026