Financial Crime Risk Lead

Financial Crime Risk Lead / Outside IR35/ Remote / 6 Month Contract  We are seeking an experienced Financial Crime Risk professional to support a Data Transformation Programme by ensuring financial crime requirements are accurately interpreted and embedded into programme delivery. Working closely with Risk, Compliance, Business and Technology teams, you will translate financial crime policies and regulatory requirements into clear business requirements and provide oversight to ensure programme outcomes align with risk expectations. Key Responsibilities Interpret financial crime policies, standards and regulatory requirements for programme and delivery teams. Translate risk requirements into clear, actionable business requirements. Act as the primary liaison between programme teams and Second Line Risk. Support the assessment of financial crime risks, controls and impacts across programme activities. Ensure programme deliverables align with regulatory obligations and internal risk frameworks. Engage with key stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Data and Technology functions. Identify and escalate gaps, risks and issues relating to financial crime requirements. Produce governance documentation, requirements and stakeholder updates.Skills & Experience Experience in Financial Crime Risk, Compliance, AML, KYC or Sanctions. Strong understanding of financial crime regulations and control frameworks. Experience translating regulatory requirements into business requirements. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working within change, transformation or regulatory programmes. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. If you are interested in this role, please apply or email your latest CV to (url removed) ASAP! Financial Crime Risk Lead / Outside IR35/ Remote / 6 Month Contract