Financial Crimes Framework & Innovations Manager

Pleo

. Own and evolve Pleo’s financial crime framework for KYC, AML/CFT and sanctions screening across the UK and EU/EEA .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and enhancing financial crime frameworks, particularly in KYC, AML/CFT, and sanctions screening, while effectively leading teams and driving innovation through automation and AI. Proven ability to manage regulatory compliance and audits, ensuring alignment with EU AML regulations.

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Financial Crime Framework DesignKYC, AML/CFT ComplianceTeam LeadershipAI-Enabled WorkflowsRegulatory Audit Management

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Hard Skills

Financial Crime ControlsOperating Model ImprovementStakeholder ManagementSystem ImplementationRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Change ManagementStrategic PlanningClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

Screening Vendor MigrationAutomation ToolsAI Technologies

Industry Keywords

EU AML RegulationSanctions ScreeningFinancial CrimeUK and EU/EEA Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and evolve Pleo’s financial crime framework for KYC, AML/CFT and sanctions screening across the UK and EU/EEA
Lead and support a remote team of five financial crime specialists
Drive change end to end, from identifying gaps to embedding fixes with Operations
Use automation and AI to reduce manual effort and improve decision quality
Lead migration to a new screening vendor through go-live
Shape readiness for the EU AML Regulation
Manage regulatory audits and inspections
Help set the team’s annual strategy
Partner with Operations, Product, Engineering, Legal, Compliance and the transaction monitoring team
Take day-to-day ownership of the EU AML Regulation programme and lead the AI and efficiency agenda across financial crime

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience designing and improving financial crime frameworks, controls and operating models in the UK or EU
Experience across multiple entities and jurisdictions, covering UK and EU/EEA requirements
Experience managing specialists while staying hands-on
Track record of leading change end to end, from stakeholders to delivery
Demonstrable experience driving innovation, such as AI-enabled workflows or automated controls
Ability to turn complex financial crime concepts into clear, practical guidance
English-language application required
Legal right to work in the selected employment location
Screening vendor migration or similar system implementation experience is a bonus
Hands-on experience preparing for the EU AML Regulation is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Your own Pleo card
Catered meals or a lunch allowance based on your local office
Comprehensive private healthcare, with coverage options including Vitality, Alan or Médis depending on location
25 days of holiday plus public holidays
Hybrid and fully remote working options
Free mental health and well-being support through MyndUp
Paid parental leave