About ACS Operations
ACS Operations is a leading provider of compliance, due diligence, and governance solutions. We help financial institutions and businesses across banking, fintech, and corporate sectors mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and enhance operational resilience through expert-led services and AI-driven tools. ( )
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Business Line Anti-Financial Crime specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the anti-financial crime strategy within the business line, ensuring that all operations comply with anti-money laundering (AML), fraud prevention, and other relevant financial crime regulations. You will work closely with senior management to develop, implement, and optimize processes that protect both ACS Operations and its clients from financial crime risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies to combat financial crime across business lines, ensuring compliance with AML, fraud detection, KYC, and sanctions regulations.
- Oversee and advise on financial crime risk management activities, including transaction monitoring, fraud prevention, and AML compliance.
- Work with business leaders to integrate anti-financial crime measures into the core operations of the business.
- Lead and manage financial crime risk assessments, identifying potential threats and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Ensure the business line adheres to all regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to financial crime.
- Collaborate with legal, compliance, and operations teams to ensure that financial crime prevention efforts are cohesive and effective.
- Provide guidance and training to business line teams on financial crime risks, prevention techniques, and compliance responsibilities.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes in financial crime prevention and assess the impact on the business line's activities.
- Prepare reports for senior management and regulatory bodies, ensuring transparency and timely responses to identified risks.
- Identify and report emerging financial crime trends, proposing strategic initiatives to address new risks.
What We're Looking For
- At least 5 years of experience in anti-financial crime roles, with a strong focus on AML, fraud prevention, and risk management within financial services or fintech.
- In-depth knowledge of UK, EU, US, and international financial crime regulations, including AML, KYC, sanctions, and fraud detection.
- Proven experience leading and implementing financial crime strategies across business lines or departments.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to identify financial crime risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment with strong attention to detail.
- Relevant certifications such as ICA, ACAMS, or similar are preferred.
Why Join ACS Operations?
- Work with a high-performing compliance team trusted by leading financial institutions.
- Gain exposure to diverse client portfolios across banking, fintech, and corporate sectors.
- Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.
- Contribute to innovative, AI-driven solutions for anti-financial crime prevention.
How to Apply
To express your interest, please send your CV and a short cover note to: