Global Head of Financial Crime

Location
:
Hybrid (UK-Based)
Employment Type
:
Full-Time | Executive-Level
Industry
:
Financial Services | Risk Management | Digital Transformation
Salary
:
Competitive + Benefits + Bonus

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

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