MERJE is seeking a talented Financial Crime Investigation Strategy Lead for a leading FinTech company. This pivotal role involves setting up and leading the Financial Crime Investigation Unit (FIU) and driving mule risk strategy across various financial products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial crime and fraud typologies.

Location: Manchester, with hybrid working options available.

The Role

The Financial Crime Investigations Lead will be responsible for identifying, investigating, and disrupting organised crime activities. This role offers the opportunity to shape how a modern bank tackles fraud and financial crime in an increasingly digital world, working directly with the Director of Fraud.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Crime Investigations Lead:

• Establish and lead the Financial Crime Investigation Unit (FIU)
• Devise and implement strategies to identify, investigate, and disrupt mule accounts
• Conduct in-depth financial crime investigations to uncover emerging threats
• Monitor, analyse, and report on mule trends
• Represent the bank at industry and law enforcement meetings

Required knowledge and experience for the Financial Crime Investigations Lead role:

• Extensive experience in Financial Crime and Fraud typologies
• In-depth knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience in setting up a FIU and conducting investigations
• Up-to-date knowledge of emerging mule trends and financial crime risks
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate findings effectively

If you’re an experienced Financial Crime Investigations Lead looking for a challenging role in a dynamic FinTech environment, apply now to join this innovative company at the forefront of financial crime prevention.

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Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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