Financial Crime Transformation & Support Team Leader
Financial Crime Transformation & Support Team Leader
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Job Description
Our Compliance and Ethics (C&E) division plays a pivotal role within the organisation providing guidance on critical matters. As a second-line function C&E safeguards Euroclears reputation and integrity in the market.
Department: Financial Crime
The Financial Crime team specializes in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Sanctions and Anti-Fraud related matters.
Team: Transformation and Support Office (T&S)
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Transformation & Support Team to lead a high-impact team within the Compliance Department with a strong focus on driving the change led by or impacting the Financial Crime Team focusing on sanctions compliance and ensuring discipline in the execution of transversal and support processes. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence managing transversal processes and leading change and transformation initiatives across the department.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with a strong background in project portfolio management change management and team development. A previous exposure to financial crime subjects is also welcome. You will play a key role in shaping the way we work ensuring our processes are structured efficient and aligned with strategic goals.
In this role you will be a member of the Financial Crime management team and the Extended C&E Senior Management Team.
We are seeking a dynamic Head of Transformation & Support Team who will drive the successful execution of individual change initiatives related to financial crime projects and in particular in the field of Sanctions Compliance. You will also ensure that the other Financial Crime teams are being adequately supported by transversal services. In this multifaceted role you will:
apply both project management and change management techniques ensuring objectives are successfully achieved in the most optimal manner. To do so you will directly or indirectly supervise the work of project coordinators who will be accountable to orchestrate the change initiatives and to report on their progression to management.
be accountable to establish sound transversal capabilities to support the running of the other Financial Crime teams with the objective to set up a self-sufficient and well organized function that remains in control of its BAU and change agenda.
A - Key responsibilities:
Change & Transformation Leadership
Lead and support transformation initiatives across the Financial Crime function
Implement best practices in project and change management to ensure structured scalable and sustainable change driven by the Financial Crime teams
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Identify and mitigate risks associated with change initiatives ensuring business continuity and stakeholder alignment
Develop and maintain a transformation roadmap aligned with departmental and organizational strategy
Operational Support to Financial Crime Teams
Oversee and continuously improve transversal processes that support the delivery by other Financial Crime Teams of their activities including:
Reporting and KPI tracking
Issues and risk management
Skills and competency management
Demand and capacity planning
Budgeting and resource allocation
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Monitor and enhance the quality and consistency of internal documentation and governance frameworks.
3. Strategic Planning & Performance Management
Define and track strategic objectives OKRs and KPIs for the Transformation & Support Team
Provide regular performance updates and insights to senior leadership enabling data-driven decision-making
Support resource planning and workforce strategy to ensure optimal team structure and capabilities
4. Leadership & Team Development
Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and growth
Champion diversity equity and inclusion within the team and across the department
Conduct regular coaching sessions performance reviews and career development planning
Promote psychological safety and a feedback-driven environment
B - Candidate Profile
Required Experience & Skills
10 years of experience in people management team coaching and senior stakeholder engagement
10 years of experience in project portfolio and/or change management in a complex regulated environment
Proven track record of leading transformation programs and delivering measurable outcomes.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to build inspire and manage high-performing teams. You are able to adapt your style according to the context and the different stakeholders.
Communication skills: fluent in English and have excellent communication skills (listening writing and presenting) at all levels from staff members to senior managementlevel
Interpersonal abilities: strong negotiation and conflict management skills and you can influence different levels of management towards your projects targets.
Data-driven and results-oriented decision-maker with the ability to pivot when needed
Disciplined and with developed organisational and service mindset
Preferred Qualifications:
Project management (e.g. PMP PRINCE2 Agile) and/or Change management certifications (e.g. ADKAR Kotter)
Ideally experience in regulatory compliance particularly in Financial Crime (Sanctions AML KYC (in a lesser extent) etc.)
Experience working in a matrixed or multinational organization
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Employment Type
Full Time
