Director of Financial Crime (Money Laundering Compliance Officer)

Director of Financial Crime (MLCO) - North West England (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

I’m currently working on a high-impact Financial Crime leadership role within a well-established, commercially successful business operating in a regulated environment.

This is a Director-level position, sitting in the second line of defence, with overall responsibility for the financial crime framework and acting as the Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO).

You’ll lead the 2LOD financial crime function, providing oversight, challenge, and strategic direction across AML and wider financial crime risk. This is a visible role, working closely with senior stakeholders and regulators, with real scope to shape and evolve the framework.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership and enhancement of the financial crime / AML framework
• Acting as MLCO with regulatory accountability
• Providing effective oversight and challenge to 1LOD activity
• Engaging directly with regulators
• Advising on complex and emerging risks (e.g. new payment methods, crypto)
• Balancing regulatory expectations with commercial reality

About You:

• Senior Financial Crime leader with strong 2LOD experience
• Deep understanding of AML regulation and frameworks
• Experience operating at MLCO / MLRO level or just below
• Strong judgement and ability to navigate grey areas
• Confident stakeholder manager, comfortable with regulatory interaction
• Background in any regulated sector (not sector-specific)

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a broad, strategic leadership role in a business that offers both stability and the ability to make a genuine impact. There is a genuine culture of collaboration and innovation and an excellent base salary and significant bonus.

Apply via LinkedIn or send your CV directly to [email protected]