Financial Crime Transaction Monitoring Platform IT Owner
LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityVP
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedAug 4, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live3h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have8
Strong hands-on experience with Transaction Monitoring platforms, ideally NICE Actimize SAM
Deep understanding of data warehouse environments supporting Financial Crime systems
Experience with SQL, ETL, data extraction and analysis
Practical Linux knowledge
Proven experience leading technology teams and delivering Financial Crime platform enhancements
Background as a Product Owner, Platform Owner or Technology Change Lead within Financial Crime or Compliance
Extensive IT experience within financial services
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline
Nice to have1
CAMS, PMP or ITIL certifications are advantageous
Skills
NICE Actimize SAM
SQL
ETL
Linux
Benefits
Hybrid working
Flexible working
Private medical insurance
Life insurance
Disability cover
Employee wellbeing support
Learning development
About the role
Our client is a leading Japanese-headquartered international bank seeking a VP to own the Financial Crime Transaction Monitoring Platform across EMEA. This is a strategic technology ownership role within the IT FinCrime function, responsible for the end-to-end platform lifecycle including design, development, architecture, delivery and long-term evolution.
The successful candidate will define the platform strategy, roadmap and service model, leading development teams to deliver a stable, scalable and high-performing Transaction Monitoring capability that supports the bank’s regulatory obligations. The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders across Compliance, Operations and Technology, while representing IT FinCrime in governance and regulatory forums.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Owning the EMEA Transaction Monitoring Platform and its full delivery lifecycle.
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Defining platform strategy, architecture and funded technology roadmap.
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Leading system enhancements, upgrades, integrations, testing and production deployments.
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Managing development teams and establishing governance, operating models and quality frameworks.
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Partnering with global technology and product teams to deliver scalable Financial Crime solutions.
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Driving continuous improvement, remediation activities and platform performance.