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, high-growth 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
- Strategy & Architecture: Driving the IT strategy and high-level solution design for Transaction Monitoring and Fraud platforms
- Team Leadership: Leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of BAs, Developers, and Infrastructure specialists
- Product Ownership: Owning the technology roadmap and ensuring delivery aligns with both business needs and regulatory mandates
- Vendor Management: Managing relationships and delivery quality for external technology vendors and staff
- Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as the primary liaison between IT, Compliance, and senior business leadership
- Compliance Delivery: Ensuring the end-to-end delivery of robust, scalable Financial Crime solutions in a regulated environment
Requirements
- Leadership: Previously held a Technology Management or Product Owner role within a banking environment
- Domain Expertise: Strong background in Banking Compliance, Regulatory requirements, and Financial Crime technology
- Team Management: Proven track record of managing and leading multi-disciplinary IT teams
- Industry Experience: Solid understanding of the Regulatory space and how it impacts IT architecture
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes
What’s on Offer
- Competitive base salary up to £155,000 at the Director level
- Significant performance-linked bonus and a comprehensive banking benefits package
- A high-impact, newly created role in a growing and critical business function
- Flexible hybrid working model with strong work-from-home options in London
- A professional, high-performing, yet supportive team culture
If you are interested in this IT Financial Crime Product Owner position and meet the above requirements, please apply immediately.