Job Description
Morson Edge are currently partnering with a growing digital bank looking to hire 2 FTE within Financial Crime Operations coving Transaction Monitoring / Client Management (KYC / CDD).
The roles would be London based (city) on a hybrid working split.
These exciting roles would lead multiple FTE and would work in a small close knit team which would suit individuals who enjoy working at pace with varied workloads.
Transaction Monitoring Role
Responsibilities
* Lead the day-to-day management of the Transaction Monitoring and Screening (TMS) and Fraud detection framework in the First Line of Defence
* Ensure effective investigation and resolution of TM alerts in a timely and risk-sensitive manner
* Own and drive periodic rule calibration, tuning and optimisation of scenarios to reduce false positives and capture emerging risks
* Monitor performance metrics (e.g., alert volumes, SLA adherence, quality of investigations) · Manage, coach and develop a team of TM analysts, ensuring ongoing training, quality assurance, and consistent standards
* Act as a point of escalation for complex investigations and suspicious activity
* Act as the business owner for TM platforms (e.g. ComplyAdvantage, LexisNexis Risk Solutionsy, or financial risk management
Desirable
* Experience within a clearing bank or central payments function
* Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment
* Excellent Transaction management experience with line management experience
Client Management Role - KYC/CDD
KYC & Ongoing Monitoring Manager to lead financial crime controls within the First Line of Defence. This role focuses on client due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and building scalable, compliant frameworks across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a team delivering CDD and ongoing monitoring
* Own and improve KYC processes for efficiency and compliance
* Oversee end-to-end client onboarding
* Manage ongoing monitoring and assurance reviews
* Build and maintain financial crime controls, including embedded banking frameworks
* Assess client risk and control environments
* Partner with Second Line and MLRO; support SAR reporting and training
* Manage review schedules, capacity, and delivery
* Produce MI for governance, audit, and oversight
* Act as escalation point for financial crime matters
Requirements
* Strong experience leading First Line financial crime teams
* Deep knowledge of AML, CTF, and fraud frameworks
* Experience with complex client types (e.g. MSBs, PSPs, FIs)
* Understanding of embedded banking (reliance/non-reliance models)
* UK financial services experience (fintech or banking preferred)
These roles will move quickly - please click apply for consideration