Transaction Monitoring Manager (Fintech Payments)

Transaction Monitoring Manager (Fintech Payments)

Up to £60,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits

Hybrid working available (3 days in the office)

Candidates must have strong financial crime experience, ideally working within a Fintech company, and must have experience managing a small team.

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing UK-based FinTech company, is seeking an exceptional Transaction Monitoring Manager to lead their internal fraud and AML team. This is a unique opportunity to lead a small but critical function at the forefront of financial crime prevention. You'll be a hands-on leader, shaping the team's strategy and leveraging cutting-edge technology to protect the business. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented leader with expertise in both fraud and AML, our client offers a chance to make a real impact.

Duties of the Transaction Monitoring Manager to include:

• Lead a Dedicated Team: Guide and mentor a team of 3 analysts, ensuring timely and effective investigations.
• Innovate with Technology: Take ownership of and enhance monitoring controls using market-leading systems like Brighterion (AI-driven), Visa Cybersource, and Finchecker. You'll be instrumental in the transition to new tools and the calibration of these systems to the company's risk profile.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert: Be the go-to person for complex investigations, reviewing high-priority alerts and ensuring all findings are thorough and well-documented for escalation to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
• Drive Strategic Change: Stay abreast of the latest financial crime trends and regulatory changes, proactively adapting the monitoring program and influencing internal policy to strengthen the company's risk posture.

Requirements for the successful Transaction Monitoring Manager to include:

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in transaction monitoring, fraud prevention, and AML compliance within financial services (preferably in fintech or banking).
• Leadership: A minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a team lead or supervisor, with a track record of effectively managing and developing a team.
• Systems Proficiency: Direct experience with automated fraud detection and AML systems like Brighterion, Visa Cybersource, or similar platforms is a must.
• Regulatory Knowledge: An in-depth understanding of relevant UK AML regulations and card network rules.
• Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in a related field and professional certifications such as ACAMS or ICA are highly desirable.

This vacancy is being advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited. The services advertised by Montpellier Associates Resourcing Limited are those of an Employment Agency