VP, Financial Crime Transaction Monitoring Platform (EMEA)

About the role

A leading Japanese-headquartered international bank, represented by Capitex, is looking for a VP to own the Financial Crime Transaction Monitoring Platform across EMEA. This is a strategic technology ownership role within the IT FinCrime function, covering the full platform lifecycle from design and development through architecture, delivery and long-term evolution. The role defines the platform strategy, roadmap and service model, leads development teams to deliver a stable, scalable and high-performing monitoring capability, and represents IT FinCrime in governance and regulatory forums.

Key responsibilities

• Own the EMEA Transaction Monitoring Platform and its full delivery lifecycle
• Define platform strategy, architecture and funded technology roadmap
• Lead system enhancements, upgrades, integrations, testing and production deployments
• Manage development teams and set up governance, operating models and quality frameworks
• Partner with global technology and product teams on scalable Financial Crime solutions
• Drive continuous improvement, remediation and platform performance

Required profile

• 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; CAMS, PMP or ITIL certifications are advantageous

Required skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Transaction Monitoring platforms, ideally NICE Actimize SAM
• Deep understanding of data warehouse environments supporting Financial Crime systems
• SQL, ETL, data extraction and analysis
• Practical Linux knowledge

What we offer

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive VP-level remuneration (GBP 85,000-125,000)
• Private medical insurance, life and disability cover
• Wellbeing support, including counselling and coaching
• Learning, development and career progression opportunities