Head of Financial Crime and MLRO

We are recruiting a Head of Financial Crime and MLRO for the UK branch of a well-established international bank. Holding the SMF17 function, you will own the UK operation for financial crime framework across money laundering, fraud, bribery and corruption, and tax evasion, leading a team of four and acting as the bank''s key contact with regulators and law enforcement.Location: Central London (Zone 1). Salary: up to £160,000 per annum depending on experience, plus a 25% on-target discretionary bonus and an outstanding benefits package. Working arrangement: at least 80% office-based (typically 4 days a week). What you''ll be doingAct as MLRO, reviewing internal SARs, deciding which warrant disclosure to the NCA, and producing the annual MLRO report and Business-Wide Risk Assessment.Set the annual AML plan and keep policies, procedures and quality assurance robust across customer due diligence, transaction monitoring and sanctions screening.Lead and develop a team of four: a Deputy MLRO, two AML Managers and a Senior Financial Crime Officer.Report MI to branch and Head Office committees, track regulatory change and advise the business on how new strategies affect AML controls.Build a strong compliance culture through role-specific training, and embed the Group Compliance Target Operating Model locally.What you need to bringCurrent or previous approval for the SMF17 (MLRO) function. This is essential.A university degree (essential).Several years'' experience as an MLRO or ..... full job details .....