EMEA Head of Transaction Monitoring, Transaction Control and Data Control - Executive Director
London, LND, GB, E14 9JY
SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term
Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.
Who we are
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.
Role Summary
Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for an EMEA Head of Transaction Monitoring, Transaction Control and Data Control (Executive Director) for our Operations and Administration Department to join our Financial Crime Middle Office Team. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams across EMEA , driving performance, transformation and operational excellence across Transaction Monitoring, Transaction Control and Data Control teams. with the aim to
What you’ll do:
- Lead and inspire high-performing teams across the region
- Drive change and transformation to enhance efficiency and quality
- Partner with senior stakeholders across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd lines of defence
- Ensure strong governance, controls, and regulatory alignment
What we’re looking for:
- Proven leadership experience in Financial Crime (e.g. Transaction Monitoring or Sanctions)
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and controls
- A change agent with the ability to influence and deliver impact at scale
Business Area
The role will work within the 1st line Operations and Administration Department, within the Financial Crime Middle Office.
Reporting to the Head of Financial Crime Middle Office, you will hold an EMEA role managing the Transaction Monitoring, Transaction Control, and Data Control teams (circa 75 staff).
Position Description
The role holder will:
- Deliver to appropriate SLAs/KPIs, Compliance Standards, Policies and Procedures
- Ensure execution risk and training needs in these teams are well understood and controlled
- Work in partnership with QA, 2nd and 3rd Lines of Defence to assist with internal reviews and implement any subsequent findings in a timely manner
- Understand and follow the Internal Risk and Control Framework of the organisation acting, raising, and mitigating issues as required, as well as being the fundamental agent of change for the 1st Line Financial Crime teams
You will bring:
- Exceptional Leadership capabilities to drive and deliver high levels of performance, employee engagement and a willingness to transform the team’s ways of working over time
- Excellent understanding of the regulatory framework associated with all aspects of Financial Crime. Previous leadership experience within a sanctions / transaction monitoring capability, linked with proven change capabilities is essential.
- An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, peers and more senior management, to influence decision making, behaviours and cultures so that identified recommendations are effectively deployed.
Competencies
What we offer
For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.
As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Competitive paid leave days
- Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
- Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
- Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
- Ambitious remuneration package
So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!
We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.