Programme Manager - AML / Financial Crime

Programme Manager - AML / Financial Crime

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead and stabilise a key AML programme. The role will focus on driving momentum, establishing structure, and ensuring delivery across regulatory-driven initiatives. This position is critical in aligning business processes with evolving financial crime regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and re-energise an existing AML programme, providing clear direction, structure, and delivery momentum
• Drive initiatives linked to new and emerging financial crime regulations, translating requirements into actionable outcomes
• Oversee changes across policies, procedures, and operational processes to ensure regulatory compliance
• Engage with senior stakeholders across compliance, risk, and operations to ensure alignment and effective execution
• Establish strong governance, reporting frameworks, and programme controls
• Identify risks and dependencies, ensuring proactive mitigation and resolution
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver programme objectives within agreed timelines

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Programme Manager within financial services
• Strong experience in AML, KYC, or broader financial crime programmes
• Demonstrated ability to recover and drive underperforming or stalled programmes
• Strong understanding of regulatory change and its impact on business processes and policy
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience delivering business-led change programmes with minimal technology involvement

Nice to Have

• Experience working with regulatory bodies or audit functions
• Background in compliance, risk, or financial crime operations