Head of Financial Crime & MLRO

About the Role

At Secure Trust Bank, we’re on an exciting transformation journey—growing at pace while safeguarding our customers and the integrity of our business. Our Financial Crime function is central to this mission, and we’re looking for a Senior Financial Crime leader to join us as Head of Financial Crime and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).

This is a pivotal role where you’ll set strategy, lead a high‑performing team, and influence senior leaders to ensure we stay ahead of regulatory developments and industry standards.

• Lead and inspire the Financial Crime team, ensuring it’s resourced, equipped, and motivated to deliver against strategic objectives.
• Own the Financial Crime Risk Framework, including AML and CTF, and oversee governance, monitoring, advisory, and regulatory guidance.
• Act as MLRO for Secure Trust Bank, with oversight of subsidiary companies, holding prescribed and overall responsibilities under SMF
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• Provide expert advice and challenge to the Board, Executive Committee, and regulators—balancing commercial objectives with risk appetite.

• Significant experience in financial crime risk management at senior level (2
  
  LOD).
• Strong knowledge of UK AML and CTF regulations, including fraud, PEPs, sanctions, transaction monitoring, SARs, and anti‑fraud systems.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity.
• Previous MLRO experience is not essential—Deputy MLRO experience is desirable.

• Hybrid working (50% in office)
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice matters.
• Competitive salary, private healthcare, bonus scheme, share save plan, and a suite of flexible benefits.
• Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team success.
• Opportunities to shape strategy and make a real impact in a growing, dynamic business.

Diversity matters to us. We know we’re stronger because of our differences. We actively celebrate diversity and work with leading industry bodies to create an environment where everyone can succeed.