THE COMPANY: We are working with an exciting client of ours who operate in the PSD and EMI Space currently. They are looking to hire a Head of Transaction Monitoring to refine and provide effective and efficient oversight of the fraud and transaction monitoring function.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and manage transaction monitoring and fraud processes, including the handling of potential fraud cases and the execution of post-transaction monitoring (rule-based, periodic, and event-driven reviews) in line with internal service level guidelines.Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory obligations and internal policies and procedures. Report any potential or actual breaches to the Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs).Maintain an up-to-date Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for transaction monitoring and support broader compliance operations as required.Manage and develop a high-performing transaction monitoring team, promoting a culture of compliance, accountability, and operational excellence.Oversee the identification, investigation, and escalation of suspicious activity.Ensure timely, accurate, and risk-appropriate responses to potential fraud or financial crime incidents in alignment with regulatory expectations and internal policies.Analyse trends and risks, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.Drive the ongoing enhancement of transaction monitoring processes, with a focus on increasing efficiency and effectiveness through system upgrades and automation.Deliver regular training sessions on transaction monitoring and fraud prevention topics.Ensure timely implementation of corrective actions arising from compliance monitoring, audits, and incident reviews (internal or external).Represent the transaction monitoring function during internal and external audits.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Proven experience in leading others in a transaction monitoring department.Experience in a fintech/ EMI environment is a must.Experience with developing and refining processes within the transaction monitoring and fraud space is highly desirable.Proven stakeholder management experience.THIS ROLE DOES NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.THIS ROLE IS NOT A KYC/ ONBOARDING FOCUSSED ROLE.For further information, please contact Jordan White#J-18808-Ljbffr