Role: IT Financial Crime Product Owner
Client: Leading Banking Institution
Compensation: Up to £155,000 + Bonus + Package
Location: London (Hybrid / Good WFH options)
Overview
This is a high-profile, newly created Director-level role within a high-performing and supportive banking team. As the IT Financial Crime Product Owner, you will be the strategic lead for the bank's Compliance and Regulatory technology estate. This is a brilliant opportunity to shape the future of Financial Crime prevention within a major growing business area.
The Role
You will drive the IT strategy, architecture, and solution design across critical Transaction Monitoring and Fraud platforms. This is a leadership-heavy role where you will manage a multi-disciplinary team—including Business Analysts, Developers, Infrastructure specialists, and vendor staff—to deliver robust Financial Crime solutions. You will bridge the gap between complex regulatory requirements and technical execution, ensuring the bank remains at the forefront of detection and prevention.
Key responsibilities include:
- Driving the IT strategy and architecture for Transaction Monitoring and Fraud platforms
- Leading a diverse team of BA’s, Developers, and Infrastructure specialists
- Managing vendor relationships and outsourced staff to ensure high-quality delivery
- Owning the product roadmap and solution design for Financial Crime technology
- Collaborating with senior stakeholders to align IT delivery with regulatory mandates
- Ensuring the scalability and resilience of global Compliance systems
Requirements
- Leadership: Proven experience in a Technology Management or Product Owner role
- Domain Expertise: Strong background in Banking Compliance, Regulatory technology, and Financial Crime
- Technical Management: Experience leading multi-disciplinary IT teams through complex deliveries
- Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at a senior level
- Strategic Mindset: Ability to translate complex regulatory needs into technical roadmaps
What’s on Offer
- Competitive base salary up to £155,000 at the Director level
- Significant performance-linked bonus and comprehensive banking benefits
- Opportunity to lead a newly created, high-growth technology function
- Flexible hybrid working model with strong work-from-home options in London
- Exposure to the latest innovations in Transaction Monitoring and Fraud prevention
- A collaborative environment within a high-calibre, professional team
If you are interested in this IT Financial Crime Product Owner position and meet the above requirements, please apply immediately.