Senior Financial Crime Compliance Officer

Senior Financial Crime Compliance Officer

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Director and Co-Founder @ Citrus Recruit | Recruitment Specialist

Citrus Recruit are excited to be working with a global organisation to recruit for an experienced Senior Financial Crime Compliance Officer.

We are looking for an experienced compliance professional with a strong background in the second line of defence, particularly Thriving in a role where you can lead, influence, and make decisions within a robust regulatory framework?

The Employer is a leading global Specialty Insurer, and you will be joining their Monitoring & Assurance Compliance team based in Bridgend, responsible for oversight and monitoring of global transactions.

As a Senior Financial Crime Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Lead the delivery of our Financial Crime Monitoring & Assurance Framework across all key risk areas: AML/CTF, Sanctions, ABC, Fraud, Market Abuse, and Licensing.
• Make informed, independent decisions in line with established frameworks and regulatory expectations.
• Manage and develop a small team of compliance professionals, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Conduct and oversee monitoring activities, peer reviews, and assurance reporting to senior stakeholders and committees.
• Use data analytics to enhance insights and improve the quality of compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with business units to ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations.

Skills & experience required

• Proven experience in a second line of defence role within the reinsurance or banking sector.
• Line management experience of a small team with a track record of developing people.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, risk-based approach.
• Experience in compliance monitoring, assurance, and regulatory reporting.
• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to make decisions and challenge where necessary.

Benefits package

• Hybrid working 3 days office 2 WFM
• Non-contributory pension scheme
• Funded private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Free on-site parking

Why Apply?

You’ll become part of a collaborative, ambitious, and growing organisation that values integrity and innovation. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment to advance your career in financial crime compliance.

Citrus Recruit acts as an employment business when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. Our commitment to inclusion means that we seek out the best candidates for every role, regardless of their gender, age, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.

While we make every effort to reach out to all candidates. If you don't receive a response within 7 days of applying, please understand that your application has not progressed on this occasion. Please review our website for further and upcoming opportunities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Insurance and Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

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