Financial Crime Project Lead

Financial Crime Project Lead

Location: London, Northampton, Glasgow, Manchester

Position Type: Contract

We are seeking a well‑rounded Financial Crime Project Lead to join the team. This role is focused on providing specialist support to a key business area, driving project delivery, and ensuring robust financial crime standards. We are looking for a dedicated lead to take ownership of a critical Screening & Governance workstream.

• Lead the Workstream: Take full accountability for screening and governance, ensuring milestones are met.
• Build Governance: Develop robust governance frameworks and draft high‑level, technical documentation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a central point of contact, engaging effectively with 1st and 2nd Line of Defence stakeholders.
• Process Enhancement: Deliver specialist support to enhance existing processes and strengthen the control environment.

• Financial Crime Expertise: Deep subject matter expertise in Financial Crime, especially screening, controls, and governance.
• Project Leadership: Proven experience as a Project Lead managing complex work streams and deliverables.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience creating detailed technical documentation and frameworks.
• Professional Background: Ideally a Financial Crime professional or Governance & Controls Lead.

As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits: enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks), holiday pay, 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounts at high‑street shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.