Director Jobs in Manchester

Infrastructure Engineer (SAN / Active Directory) Manchester 45,000 - 55,000 + Benefits Excellent opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer with hands-on SAN and Active Directory experience to join a growing infrastructure team within a large, multi-site organisation. This role offers a varied mix of infrastructure project work and technical support across a predominantly on-prem environment. You will work within an established team responsible for supporting a significant national estate covering more than 90 sites and over 1,000 servers. In this role, you will help support and maintain the organisation's core infrastructure, with a particular focus on SAN storage and Active Directory. You will also contribute to upgrades, migrations, installations and wider infrastructure improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have practical SAN or enterprise storage experience, a good working knowledge of Active Directory, and be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Manchester. Experience with VMware, Windows Server, physical infrastructure, networking or cloud platforms would be beneficial, but you are not expected to have experience across every area. This is a great opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer who wants to broaden their technical exposure, contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects and develop within a large, complex environment. The Role: - Support and administer SAN and enterprise storage environments - Maintain and troubleshoot Active Directory - Contribute to infrastructure upgrades, migrations and improvement projects - Support physical and virtual server environments - Assist with server builds, installations, patching and lifecycle management - Work alongside experienced infrastructure engineers across a large national estate - Help ensure infrastructure remains secure, stable and reliable - Primarily based from the company's Manchester site The Person: - Hands-on experience supporting SAN or enterprise storage technologies - Good working knowledge of Active Directory - Previous experience in an Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Engineer or similar role - Based within a commutable distance of Manchester - Eligible and willing to obtain SC clearance - Full UK driving licence Beneficial Experience: - VMware administration - Windows Server - Physical servers, racks and data centre environments - Microsoft 365 - Azure or AWS - Networking and firewalls - Infrastructure migrations or upgrade projects - Firmware upgrades, patching and lifecycle management Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Finance Director Onsite (5 days a week) Trafford Park Paying upto £120,000 Robert Half is partnering with a well-established and highly respected construction business to appoint a Finance Director. This is a key board-level appointment within a growing, privately owned organisation that has built an outstanding reputation across the UK through its commitment to operational excellence, long-te click apply for full job details

Finance Manager (Progression to Director) £45,000 - £53,000 + Progression + Inhouse Training + Office based + Early Friday finish Urmston, Manchester Are you a Finance Manager or similar looking for a varied, technical role within a well-established and growing business offering a proven pathway to a Director position, an early Friday finish and a varied workload? For over 40 years, this company h click apply for full job details

Director of Financial Crime Redefine how financial crime is prevented - through data, automation, and AI. A high-growth digital banking platform undergoing a multi-million-pound technology transformation is seeking a Director of Financial Crime & Innovation. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a next-generation, tech-enabled financial crime framework at the forefront of FinTech innovation. You ll work closely with the senior leadership team, and cross-functional teams-including AI, engineering, and product-to embed scalable controls that strengthen trust, meet regulatory standards, and enhance customer experience. What You ll Do: - Lead the 1st Line Financial Crime function with a vision for smart, scalable prevention and detection. - Translate regulation and risk into efficient, automated, and customer-focused controls. - Partner with AI and technology teams to integrate machine learning, data analytics, and automation into onboarding, monitoring, and investigations. - Deliver clear, strategic insights to executive and board-level forums. - Drive consistent control ownership and assurance across all lines of defence. - Champion continuous improvement across KYC, transaction monitoring, fraud, and investigations. What You Bring: - Strong leadership experience in financial crime within regulated environments digital banking, payments, lending, insurance, or gaming. - Deep subject matter expertise in AML, CTF, sanctions, and fraud. - High technical fluency; confident working with engineers, data scientists, and product owners. - Experience delivering transformation or operating model change in risk or compliance. - Gravitas to influence at senior levels and collaborate cross-functionally. What s On Offer: - Hybrid working - Generous holiday allowance, birthday leave, and well-being days - Access to cutting-edge tools and a passionate, mission-driven team If you're ready to shape the future of financial crime prevention driving innovation while protecting customers at scale apply now to take the next step in your leadership journey. Director of Financial Crime

CFO / Finance Director - PE Backed Consumer Goods / FMCG / Retail Supply c 170,000 + equity Remote role / UK based We are at the early stages of a search for a CFO / Finance Director, experienced in the Consumer Goods / Manufacturing / Retail supply sector. Experience in high growth and / or turnarounds would be expected, together with experience of working with Private Equity / external funders. Salary and package will be negotiable and will include Equity participation commensurate with a role such as this. Do get in touch to register your interest if you're an experienced qualified Finance Director, CFO, Financial Controller or Head of Finance from the Consumer Goods, Manufacturing or Retail sectors with the relevant experience. We will be speaking to candidates of interest mid / late August. More details will be supplied to selected candidates during the process.

AI Solution Architect - Senior Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: Manchester Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13119 Senior AI Solution Architects are required to support the design, implementation and scaling of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments click apply for full job details

Senior AI Engineer Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: Manchester Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13116 Senior AI Engineering professionals are required to support the design, build and delivery of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments click apply for full job details

Business Development Manager / Senior Business Development Manager / Business Development Director Competitive Basic (Realistic to the market) + VERY good commission + Car Allowance A leading international facilities management provider is looking to appoint an ambitious Business Development Manager to support continued growth across the UK private sector market. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing sales professional who has experience winning complex facilities management contracts and wants to accelerate their career within a market-leading organisation. The Role You will be responsible for identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities across a range of private sector clients. Working closely with bid, operational and solution teams, you will lead opportunities from qualification through to contract award. Key responsibilities include: - Generating and developing new business opportunities - Managing end-to-end sales processes - Leading strategic bid submissions - Building relationships with key decision makers - Supporting solution development and commercial negotiations - Delivering against ambitious revenue and growth targets About You We're interested in speaking with candidates who have: - Proven FM business development experience - A track record of winning integrated facilities management contracts - Experience working on opportunities valued between 3m and 15m - Exposure to hard FM, soft FM or bundled service solutions - Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills - The ambition to develop into a future sales leader Experience within manufacturing, professional services, commercial property or wider private sector environments would be highly advantageous.

Finance Manager (Progression to Director) £45,000 - £53,000 + Progression + Inhouse Training + Office based + Early Friday finish Urmston, Manchester Are you a Finance Manager or similar looking for a varied, technical role within a well-established and growing business offering a proven pathway to a Director position, an early Friday finish and a varied workload? For over 40 years, this company has been providing specialist industrial construction solutions to a wide range of customers. Through continued success, they have grown into a multi-million-pound business and are now looking to strengthen their finance department. In this varied role, you will be responsible for preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts, balance sheets, variance analysis, budgeting, cash flow forecasting and financial planning. Alongside this, you will support the Finance Administrator with accounts receivable, credit control and month-end processes, while also monitoring staff training records and certifications to ensure engineers and operatives remain compliant. This role would suit a Finance Manager or similar looking for a varied position within a growing company offering long-term progression, in-house training and early Friday finish. The Role - Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts - Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis - Support credit control, accounts receivable, and compliance records - Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm / Friday 8:30am-3:30pm The Person - Finance Manager or similar - Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting - Able to commute to Urmston Reference Number: BBH26314A Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Financial Controller, Construction, Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, Sage, Payroll, Compliance, Cadishead, Irlam, Eccles, Salford, Trafford, Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool, Greater Manchester. If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Job Title: Director, Head of Transfer Agency Location: Manchester Salary/Rate: (Apply online only)k (dependent on experience) Start Date: End of August Job Type: Permanent Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Director, Head of Transfer Agency to join the team at a tier 1 bank in Manchester on a permanent basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways: - Lead UK Transfer Agency operations across dealing, investor servicing/core recordkeeping, settlements and reconciliations, ensuring end-to-end service delivery, accuracy and timeliness. - Own the TA operating model and control environment: governance, risk and issue management, operational resilience, reconciliations oversight, and audit/regulatory readiness for recordkeeping activities. - Provide senior oversight of client, distributor and fund governance interactions for Transfer Agency-managing escalations, service performance, and delivery against SLAs/contractual commitments. - Set strategy and drive continuous improvement across TA processes, data quality and technology change; lead and develop managers/teams and manage financial and workforce plans for the UK TA organisation. Required Skills/Experience To be successful in this role, we?re seeking the following: - Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Advanced/graduate degree preferred. - 10-15 years of total work experience is preferred with at least 3-5 years in management. Service delivery experience preferred. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Job Title: Director of Planning Locations: London, Cambridge, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Director of Planning to join its nationally recognised Planning and Environmental team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a strategic leadership position within one of the UK's foremost infrastructure and development consultancies. The business is at the forefront of thought leadership across sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation, delivering projects that shape communities and support future generations. Working within a highly collaborative national planning team, you'll play a key role in growing and strengthening the planning offer across the UK while leading major projects and developing high-performing teams. The Role As Director of Planning, you will provide strategic leadership across the UK planning practice, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive growth, enhance market presence and deliver technical excellence to clients. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy - Provide strategic direction to the national Planning practice. - Support the development and delivery of business growth plans. - Lead, inspire and develop teams across multiple regions. - Foster a high-performing and collaborative culture. Business Development - Drive work-winning activities and secure major infrastructure and development projects. - Identify emerging opportunities across sectors including energy, transport, water, housing and Net Zero. - Build and maintain a strong external profile within the industry. - Strengthen client relationships and market positioning. Client & Project Delivery - Act as lead director on flagship projects and key client accounts. - Deliver high-quality planning advice across complex, multidisciplinary schemes. - Oversee commercial performance, governance and risk management. - Ensure technical excellence and outstanding client service. Collaboration - Work closely with planning, environmental, engineering and design teams. - Promote integrated delivery and a one-team approach. - Contribute to innovation and thought leadership initiatives. People & Culture - Mentor and develop planning professionals across all levels. - Support talent development and succession planning. - Help attract and retain the industry's best talent. - Champion an inclusive and collaborative working environment. About You You will be an accomplished planning professional with a strong track record of leadership, business development and delivering major projects. Requirements include: - Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited). - Chartered Member of the RTPI. - Extensive consultancy experience, including leadership of high-performing teams. - Proven success in winning and delivering major infrastructure and development projects. - Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting regimes, including DCO experience where applicable. - Excellent commercial awareness and experience managing complex client relationships. - An established professional network and recognised industry profile. - Outstanding communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy and influence some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects. You'll have the platform to shape strategy, grow teams and contribute to the industry's response to some of society's biggest challenges, including climate change, sustainable growth and infrastructure delivery. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Associate Director - Real Estate Debt Advisory Roles available in: Manchester & Birmingham We're partnering with a highly respected real estate debt advisory business that is expanding its presence across the UK. With a strong reputation in commercial real estate finance, development funding, bridging finance and structured capital solutions, the firm is seeking an Associate Director to drive growth. This is an opportunity to join a specialist advisory platform where you'll have the freedom to develop your own client relationships, originate transactions and build a significant revenue stream, supported by an established lender, investor and introducer network. About the Role You'll be responsible for originating, structuring and executing real estate finance transactions for property investors, developers and commercial clients across a broad range of asset classes. Working closely with an extensive panel of banks, debt funds, alternative lenders, family offices and equity providers, you'll advise clients on the most effective funding solutions while managing transactions from initial instruction through to completion. Key Responsibilities - Originate new debt and equity funding opportunities. - Structure commercial, bridging and development finance solutions. - Advise clients on capital raising and funding strategies. - Manage deals from enquiry through to completion. - Build relationships with developers, investors, lenders and professional introducers. - Arrange senior debt, mezzanine finance and equity solutions. - Prepare funding proposals and negotiate terms with lenders. - Develop a strong presence within the regional property market. - Support future team growth and leadership initiatives. Skills & Experience We are keen to speak with professionals currently working within Debt Advisory, Capital Advisory, Commercial Finance, Development Finance, Bridging Finance, Commercial Property Lending, Corporate Banking, Valuation or Real Estate Finance. - Strong knowledge of commercial property finance and capital structures. - Experience structuring and delivering funding transactions. - Excellent business development and relationship-building skills. - An established network within the property, lending or finance sectors. - Commercial awareness and a consultative, client-focused approach. - Ambition to build a high-performing desk and progress into leadership. Package - Competitive remuneration package based on seniority - Uncapped commission structure. - Access to an extensive lender and investor network. - Full operational and deal execution support. - Entrepreneurial, high-performance culture. - Genuine long-term leadership and team-building opportunity. Why Apply? Whether you're already advising on transactions or you're a lender, valuer, surveyor or business development professional looking to move into an advisory environment, this role provides the infrastructure, market access, deal flow and earning potential to take your career to the next level. Join a business where your expertise is valued, your success is rewarded and your ability to build long-term client relationships can directly shape both your earnings and future progression.

Payroll Director Manchester City Centre Competitive Executive Package + Benefits Portfolio Payroll are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic, forward-thinking organisation based in the heart of Manchester to recruit an experienced Payroll Director . This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious business at a key stage of its growth journey. We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded payroll leader with proven experience managing large-scale payroll operations and leading high-performing teams. As Payroll Director, you will take ownership of the overall payroll function, driving both strategic direction and operational excellence. You will be responsible for shaping the future vision of the payroll service, ensuring compliance, improving efficiencies, and embedding a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer excellence across the organisation. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a business that values progressive thinking, continuous improvement, and exceptional service delivery. Key Responsibilities - Define and deliver a best-in-class payroll strategy aligned with the organisation's long-term objectives. - Provide leadership and direction across a large payroll operation, developing and empowering management teams. - Ensure payroll compliance with all relevant legislation, governance requirements, and internal control frameworks. - Drive operational excellence through the implementation of robust processes, systems, and service improvements. - Lead transformation and change initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and customer experience. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability across the payroll function. - Develop strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing strategic decision-making and business performance. - Identify opportunities for automation, technology enhancements, and process optimisation. - Monitor service performance, risk management, and compliance standards to ensure exceptional delivery. - Champion a customer-centric approach, ensuring the highest standards of service across all payroll operations. About You - Proven experience operating at Payroll Director, Head of Payroll, or equivalent senior leadership level. - Extensive experience managing large-scale payroll operations and leading sizeable payroll teams. - Strong technical payroll expertise with an in-depth understanding of payroll legislation, compliance, and governance. - Demonstrable success in delivering business transformation, process improvements, and operational efficiencies. - Strategic thinker with excellent commercial awareness and leadership capability. - Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills. - Passionate about developing people, driving change, and creating a high-performance culture. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a market-leading organisation where you can shape strategy, drive innovation, and play a key role in the continued success and growth of the business. 51848GOR1 INDBRI The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Portfolio Payroll are excited to be partnering with a market leading technology consultancy firm in the centre of Manchester to recruit an experienced Associate Director of Payroll for their amazing Client Payroll offering and to drive their next exciting period of growth. This is an opportunity to work for a business listed in "The Times best Companies to work for" to further develop and grow their Client Payroll Bureau Offering. This role will be a highly strategic position driving both the product and the service to the next level. If you want to work for a company that is a true global leader in their field and have experience of Managing teams, implementing client payrolls then this is the role for you! - Be part of the most progressive and dynamic payroll bureau - Be part of exponential growth, with amazing progression opportunities - Join an exciting and vibrant environment in the heart of Manchester - Drive an award-winning SaaS business - Tipped to be the UK's largest payroll bureau Key Duties/Tasks: Oversight on multiple teams - driving product enhancements and working closely with sales to ensure product is taken to market with the best possible enhancements Managing client experience and driving sales through service Onboarding clients, managing client expectations and dealing with any escalated queries Working collaborating to drive the growth of Payroll Bureau and technology 50875GOR1 INDPAYN The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Job Title: Technical Director Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Glasgow, Cambridge, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Technical Director Associate Director - Planning. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded UK planning and environmental consultancy operating at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure, development, and environmental assessment. The team works on some of the country's most significant and complex projects, helping clients respond to the challenges of climate change, Net Zero delivery, biodiversity enhancement, ESG, and rapid urbanisation. You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking Planning and Environment practice with a strong national presence, working alongside multidisciplinary teams across transport, energy, infrastructure, and engineering. The business is recognised for its innovation, digital capability, and influence on major UK infrastructure and development policy and delivery. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in the growth and direction of the Northern Planning team, supporting continued expansion and strengthening client relationships across both public and private sectors. Key Responsibilities: - Lead, grow, and develop an established team of Town Planners across the UK - Deliver high-quality Town Planning consultancy services directly to clients - Manage commercial performance including fee management, governance, and resourcing - Lead major multidisciplinary bid submissions for significant infrastructure and development projects - Develop new business opportunities and strengthen existing client relationships - Oversee project delivery ensuring technical excellence, quality, and compliance at all stages - Collaborate across national planning, environmental, and infrastructure teams to drive integrated solutions - Mentor, manage, and support the development of team members, including performance reviews Requirements: - RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning and Chartered RTPI membership - Strong consultancy background with experience in leading and developing teams - Proven track record in delivering and winning major infrastructure and development projects - Excellent understanding of planning law, policy, and procedures with strong commercial awareness - Demonstrable experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship building - Strong leadership, communication, and business development skills - A proactive, growth-focused mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunities This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a highly respected consultancy shaping some of the UK's most important infrastructure and development projects. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Client Director - Commercial Insurance Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Salary: 80K- 110K plus competitive bonus and benefits Are you an experienced Client Director with a passion for building strong relationships and driving business growth? We are partnering with a leading independent insurance brokerage seeking a Client Director to join its expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a high-value portfolio, deliver exceptional client service, and contribute to the company's ambitious growth plans. About the Role As Client Director, you will take ownership of a portfolio of commercial clients, ensuring their needs are met with tailored insurance solutions. You'll play a key role in developing new business opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and supporting the wider team to achieve success. Responsibilities Client Management - Manage and grow a portfolio of commercial clients, delivering exceptional service and advice. - Ensure high levels of client retention through proactive engagement and relationship-building. - Provide tailored insurance solutions in collaboration with insurers and partners. Business Development - Work alongside the Development Executives and wider marketing and lead generation teams to identify and secure new business opportunities within target sectors. - Develop and execute strategies to achieve growth targets. - Represent the company at networking events and industry forums. Leadership - Support and mentor Account Executives and junior team members. - Promote a collaborative and professional culture aligned with company values. Who We're Looking For - Proven experience as a Client Director or Senior Account Executive within commercial insurance, ideally with experience provide insurance solutions to either the Construction, Logistics or Waste Management - Strong technical knowledge across commercial insurance products. - Track record of managing and growing a significant book of business. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. - Cert CII or above desirable. Why Join - Join a growing, independent brokerage with a reputation for excellence. - Enjoy a supportive, development-focused culture with clear progression opportunities. - Benefit from flexibility, autonomy, and access to senior leadership support. What's On Offer - Competitive salary and bonus scheme. - 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, holiday purchase scheme, and your birthday off. - Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office). - Enhanced Pension and Private Healthcare. - Health and wellbeing benefits, income protection, and life assurance. - Paid leave for volunteering and enhanced parental leave.

Director of Financial Crime & Payments Location: Hybrid, Manchester Salary: Competitive DOE Our client is looking for an experienced Director of Financial Crime & Payments to lead the strategy, development and transformation of their Financial Crime and Payments functions. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who combines deep financial crime expertise with a strong understanding of payment operations, technology and regulatory compliance. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's future, driving innovation through AI and automation while ensuring robust controls, excellent customer outcomes and regulatory excellence. The Role As Director of Financial Crime & Payments, you'll be responsible for developing the organisation's financial crime operating model while providing executive oversight of payment operations across card payments, Faster Payments, BACS and other payment services. Working closely with senior leaders across Product, Technology, Risk and Compliance, you'll lead strategic transformation programmes, champion the use of AI and machine learning, and ensure the business remains at the forefront of financial crime prevention and payment innovation. Key Responsibilities - Lead the strategy and transformation of Financial Crime and Payments across the business. - Develop and evolve the financial crime operating model to support business growth and regulatory compliance. - Oversee financial crime controls across KYC, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, fraud prevention and investigations. - Drive the adoption of AI, machine learning and automation to improve operational efficiency and risk management. - Provide executive oversight of payment operations, including card payments, Faster Payments, BACS and international payments. - Manage strategic relationships with payment schemes, service providers and external partners. - Ensure compliance with FCA regulations, payment scheme requirements and wider financial crime legislation. - Partner with Product and Technology teams to develop innovative payment solutions. - Present reporting and strategic updates to Executive Committees, Boards and regulatory stakeholders. - Lead, develop and inspire high-performing Financial Crime and Payments teams. Skills & Experience - Significant senior leadership experience within Financial Crime, AML, Fraud, Payments or Risk in a regulated financial services environment. - Extensive knowledge of the full financial crime lifecycle, including KYC, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and fraud management. - Proven experience leading financial crime transformation programmes and operating model design. - Strong understanding of UK financial crime regulations, FCA requirements and AML legislation. - Experience implementing AI, machine learning or automation within regulated environments. - Strong knowledge of UK payment schemes, including Mastercard, Faster Payments and BACS. - Experience leading large-scale change programmes and engaging with regulators, auditors and executive stakeholders. - Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer experience, risk and operational performance. Desirable experience includes: - Experience within fintech, challenger banks or e-money institutions. - Knowledge of Visa, CHAPS, SWIFT and international payment schemes. - Professional qualifications in Financial Crime, AML, Risk or Payments. What's on Offer - Competitive salary. - Hybrid working with flexibility to balance office and home working. - The opportunity to shape the future of Financial Crime and Payments within a growing fintech business. - A highly strategic leadership role with significant influence across the organisation. - Exposure to cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies. - A collaborative, forward-thinking culture with genuine opportunities to drive innovation and transformation. If you're an experienced leader looking to shape the future of financial crime prevention and payment services within an innovative financial services organisation, we'd love to hear from you.