Financial Crime Manager - System & Tooling

Role Overview

Synapri is working with a high-growth fintech looking for a data-driven Financial Crime Manager to help shape the future of financial crime risk and operations.

This role will lead the transformation of financial crime systems, drive tooling and analytics development, and enhance detection and prevention capabilities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Why Apply?
• Join an innovative embedded payments business operating across the UK and Europe.
• Take ownership of financial crime controls and systems from end to end.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams globally to influence operational strategy.
• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:
• Design and enhance models and tools for AML, fraud, and sanctions monitoring.
• Oversee system migrations and implement advanced alerting and detection solutions.
• Improve forecasting and capacity planning with data-led models and automation.
• Lead change projects and assess new systems, vendors, and tooling options.
• Maintain compliance standards and report on key performance and risk metrics.

About You:
• Experienced in financial crime risk, operational controls, and regulatory environments.
• Skilled in transaction monitoring, fraud systems, and risk mitigation in financial services.
• Confident working with tools like SQL, Python, or Tableau to deliver insights.
• A proactive leader focused on efficiency, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Experience & Skills:
• Strong understanding of financial crime systems and data tooling.
• Knowledge of IFRS9, stress testing, and machine learning approaches (e.g. CHAID, logistic regression).
• Familiarity with UK/EU regulatory expectations and compliance processes.
• Experience partnering with Product and Technology teams on system upgrades.
• Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Finance, Computer Science, Risk); certifications are a plus