Director Head of Transaction Monitoring
Director Head of Transaction Monitoring
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Were looking for a Director Head of Transaction Monitoring for Checkout based in London.
You will join a growing international Compliance team reporting into the Head of Financial Crime Controls. This role will lead the global Transaction Monitoring (TM) function ensuring its effectiveness and scalability while aligning with AML policies and regulatory requirements. The role has dual oversight across both firstline (alert investigations) and secondline (FIU and complex investigations) functions ensuring effective coordination between detection capabilities and investigative processes.
Key responsibilities include leading the TM strategy building and maintaining the TM framework coordinating crossfunctionally to optimize and enhance detection models overseeing control effectiveness and managing both firstline TM operations and secondline financial crime investigations. The role may also support broader financial crime controls contributing to the enhancement of other key compliance functions as needed.
Qualifications :
How Youll Make An Impact
Lead the global Transaction Monitoring team providing strategic oversight and technical expertise on AML risk detection and mitigation.
Oversee both 1LOD (alert investigations) and 2LOD (FIU and complex investigations) ensuring an effective endtoend transaction monitoring process with seamless escalation and resolution of financial crime risks.
Design maintain and continuously improve the TM framework ensuring a riskbased and scalable approach to transaction monitoring.
Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to develop refine and optimize transaction monitoring rules and scenarios ensuring they are effective calibrated scalable and aligned with emerging risks and business growth.
Implement quality assurance measures to monitor and enhance the effectiveness of both 1LOD investigations and 2LOD FIU case management.
Leverage data analytics and emerging technologies including AI and machine learning to enhance detection capabilities and improve efficiency.
Ensure compliance with global AML regulations by aligning transaction monitoring policies and processes with industry best practices.
Provide subject matter expertise on AML risks to internal stakeholders supporting risk assessments audits and regulatory engagements.
Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends to ensure proactive compliance with evolving AML expectations.
Lead and develop a highperforming team fostering a culture of continuous improvement accountability and innovation.
Oversee MI reporting and key performance metrics ensuring senior leadership has visibility into TM effectiveness operational efficiency and escalation trends.
Additional Information :
Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior financial crime/AML role within a regulated financial institution FinTech or payments company.
Deep understanding of AML transaction monitoring frameworks financial crime typologies and regulatory expectations across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience overseeing both firstline (alert investigations) and secondline (FIU complex case investigations) functions.
**Strong knowledge of payment flows money laundering risks ** in the FinTech/payments sector.
Experience working with technology teams to drive improvements in transaction monitoring infrastructure and capabilities.
Strong analytical skills and a datadriven mindset with experience leveraging data to improve monitoring effectiveness.
Experience utilizing data analytics AI and machine learning to enhance transaction monitoring capabilities.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and external regulators.
Proactive strategic thinker with a strong sense of accountability and a solutionsfocused approach.
Experience leading teams and driving operational excellence within a compliance function.
Proficiency in transaction monitoring systems and tools (e.g. Actimize Mantas FICO or equivalent) as well as Microsoft Excel and data visualization platforms.
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If you dont meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role please apply anyway. Were always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
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