Director – Head of Fraud, Financial Crime, AML Due Diligence

British Business Bank

Director of Fraud & Financial Crime at British Business Bank overseeing fraud risk management and compliance. Leading operational teams to safeguard against financial crimes with strategic partnerships.

Posted 4/14/2026contractLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £80,000 - £112,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership across fraud and financial crime risk management
Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across the Bank and Government
Oversee fraud and financial crime reviews, reporting and KYC processes
Work closely with government bodies, law enforcement, and lenders
Ensure robust risk governance while enabling the Bank to deliver on its mission
Act as the Bank’s Counter Fraud Champion and Functional Lead

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience working within a regulated investment environment
Strong technical knowledge of fraud and financial crime typologies
In-depth understanding of the legal and regulatory framework
Experience managing complex fraud risks, overseeing reviews, and ensuring robust assurance and reporting
Ability to assess and manage risk across complex banking and investment portfolios
Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams in fast-paced environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time), opportunity to buy and sell holiday
15% employer pension contribution, discretionary bonus scheme
Flexible working, cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan and life assurance
Paid voluntary days, maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology and plenty more

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Hard Skills & Tools

fraud risk managementfinancial crime risk managementKYC processesfraud typologiesrisk governanceassurance and reportingrisk assessmentportfolio management

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipstakeholder managementteam developmentcommunicationtrust buildingproblem solving