Financial Crime Team Leader

🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom
Posted 6 days ago
Expires July 14, 2026

The Financial Crime Team Leader at Capital on Tap will lead the UK and US Analyst teams, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding customers and proactively combating financial crime. This position involves not only managing a team but also empowering Analysts to deliver high-quality performance that reinforces customer trust.

Key responsibilities include leading a high-performing team of Financial Crime Analysts serving customers across the UK and US, driving professional growth through tailored coaching and regular one-on-one sessions. The role also involves conducting regular reviews of team decisions and documentation to ensure technical soundness and alignment with the company's risk appetite. Additionally, the Team Leader will manage global workflows and resources to meet internal service level agreements without compromising quality, champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements, and act as the final authority on complex SME investigations, making decisive, risk-based decisions.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Financial Crime Team Leader specializing in the end-to-end customer lifecycle, with expertise in Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and understanding the complexities of Beneficial Ownership for corporate entities, along with robust transaction monitoring oversight. The candidate should be an adaptable and pragmatic leader with a hands-on, solutions-driven approach to problem-solving, a proven track record of leading high-performing teams in fast-paced environments, and strong analytical skills for interpreting complex data and driving evidence-based decision-making.

Capital on Tap offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare with dental and optician services, worldwide travel insurance, anniversary rewards, a salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 7% match, an electric car lease scheme, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, annual learning and wellbeing budget, enhanced parental leave, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, six free therapy sessions per year, dog-friendly offices, and free drinks and snacks in the office.

Capital on Tap fosters a dynamic and inclusive company culture, emphasizing continuous improvement and professional growth. The company values authenticity and encourages applications from individuals who share their commitment to inclusivity, creating a space where everyone can do their best work.

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