Global Head of Financial Crime and Fraud

Location: Hybrid (UK-Based)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Executive-Level
Industry: Financial Services | Risk Management | Digital Transformation
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus

About the Opportunity

We are hiring an exceptional Global Head of Financial Crime and Fraud to lead a high-performing team at a global financial services organisation. This executive leadership role is a rare opportunity to shape and implement a multiyear financial crime strategy during a critical period of digital transformation.

Youll oversee an international team of 20+ specialists and report directly to senior global stakeholders, including board members. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a trusted advisor to executive leadership, and a proven leader in fraud prevention, financial crime, and regulatory compliance.

️ Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global Financial Crime & Fraud function, owning the strategic roadmap and operational performance

• Deliver a future-ready, multi-year strategy that reflects the changing fraud landscape and evolving regulatory demands

• Manage international teams across multiple geographies and time zones

• Investigate, analyse, and report internal and external fraud incidents using financial forensics and data insight

• Influence global leaders, business line heads, and board-level executives to ensure alignment with risk strategy

• Continuously improve policies, frameworks, and operational controls to detect, prevent, and respond to financial crime

• Represent the function at global forums and liaise with regulators and law enforcement when needed

• Conduct horizon scanning for regulatory change and emerging threats, ensuring the organisation remains compliant and proactive

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in financial crime, fraud risk, and financial forensics at a global level

• Proven background in strategic leadership, ideally in a regulated, multi-jurisdictional financial environment

• Expertise in digital fraud prevention, analytics, and counter-fraud technologies

• Ability to translate complex risk insights into actionable strategies for a diverse executive audience

• Experience leading global transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on culture, controls, and compliance

• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, including board-level communication