Global Head of Financial Crime and Fraud
Location: Hybrid (UK-Based)Employment Type: Full-Time | Executive-LevelIndustry: Financial Services | Risk Management | Digital TransformationSalary: 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.
Youll 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.
Lead the global Financial Crime & Fraud function, owning the strategic roadmap and operational performance
Deliver a future-ready, multi-year strategy that reflects the changing fraud landscape and evolving regulatory demands
Manage international teams across multiple geographies and time zones
Investigate, analyse, and report internal and external fraud incidents using financial forensics and data insight
Influence global leaders, business line heads, and board-level executives to ensure alignment with risk strategy
Continuously improve policies, frameworks, and operational controls to detect, prevent, and respond to financial crime
Represent the function at global forums and liaise with regulators and law enforcement when needed
Conduct horizon scanning for regulatory change and emerging threats, ensuring the organisation remains compliant and proactive
What We’re Looking For
Extensive experience in financial crime, fraud risk, and financial forensics at a global level
Proven background in strategic leadership, ideally in a regulated, multi-jurisdictional financial environment
Expertise in digital fraud prevention, analytics, and counter-fraud technologies
Ability to translate complex risk insights into actionable strategies for a diverse executive audience
Experience leading global transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on culture, controls, and compliance
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, including board-level communication
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