Senior Financial Crime Strategy Manager

Raisin

Raisin is the world’s leading platform for savings and investment products. Founded in 2012, the FinTech connects consumers with banks in the EU, the UK and the US. This gives consumers better interest rates and banks a diversified form of refinancing. Our vision is to offer savings and investments without barriers and thus open up the global 160 trillion euro market. Raisin currently employs more than 800 people from over 75 countries worldwide. Today, the platform holds over 80 billion euros in assets from more than one million investors which have accrued over 5 billion euros in returns. Team You’ll be joining a small, supportive team of two, reporting directly to the Head of Compliance UK. Because we are a close-knit team with direct exposure to leadership, this role is an ideal opportunity for an experienced financial crime professional looking to take their first step up into a Deputy MLRO position. In this role, you will provide independent oversight, challenge, and advisory across AML, CTF, sanctions, and other financial crime risks, ensuring full alignment with FCA expectations and UK regulatory requirements. Your Responsibilities * Formally deputise for the SMF17 (MLRO), assisting in the second-line oversight of Raisin UK’s financial crime prevention strategy and regulatory compliance. * Support the MLRO in developing, maintaining, and regularly reviewing the firm’s AML/CTF policies, procedures, and risk assessments to align with evolving regulatory standards. * Act as a subject matter expert for internal teams, providing clear compliance guidance on onboarding, product developments, and external queries. * Define, perform, and maintain robust second-line controls and monitoring processes - including testing the effectiveness of financial crime systems and settings, identifying gaps, and driving framework improvements based on the results. * Oversee the investigation of internal unusual activity reports, ensuring prompt resolution, and manage the drafting and submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). * Conduct AML/CFT horizon scanning and reporting to relevant stakeholders including senior management. * Provide oversight and subject matter expertise in responding to financial crime related queries from partners or our service bank, ensuring responses align with regulatory expectations and internal policies. * Represent the Compliance function in internal governance forums e.g. Risk Committee. * Assist with regulatory reporting processes. * Provide support on regulatory compliance topics. Your Profile * You have a proven track record in financial crime compliance within UK financial services (FinTech, retail banking, or payments preferred). * You are likely a Senior Financial Crime Manager looking for your first formal step up. In particular, you will have: Deep, practical understanding of the UK financial crime landscape, including the FCA Handbook, UK Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs), JMLSG guidance, and POCA. * Hands-on experience overseeing controls testing, managing financial crime escalations, and leading the drafting and submission of SARs. * You have a collaborative approach to compliance. You can translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance. * You have the career aspirations to widen your regulatory compliance knowledge outside of the bounds of financial crime and are interested in working on these topics and projects. * You act entrepreneurially and take full ownership of your work. You are comfortable working autonomously and are enthusiastic for the responsibility of formally deputising for the MLRO. * A recognised industry qualification (e.g., ICA Diploma in AML/Financial Crime or ACAMS) is highly desirable. Join our mission, join our team – and grow with us! At Raisin, we care about each other and it is one of our top priorities to foster an open and caring environment in which everyone feels welcome and comfortable. Our culture is strongly driven by our ambitious team, which connects more than 75 different nationalities. As part of our team, you will benefit from: * Employee Development Budget of £1,700 and 4 full training days per year. * Always hungry? Breakfast, snacks, daily fresh fruit and drinks are at your disposal around the clock. * We are hybrid working, we are in the office twice a week, giving the team the opportunity to collaborate and spend time together. Wednesday is our core day in the office. * We offer 28 days + Bank Holidays of holiday a year. * One day birthday leave to celebrate your birthday. * We offer you a company stakeholder pension with a minimum employer contribution of 5%. * The opportunity to experience our annual retreats in exciting European cities and other team building events. Raisin Applicant Privacy Policy We value diversity and the unique experiences each individual brings. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Elliptic

Are you an FP&A professional who thrives on both the rigour of financial planning and the commercial complexity of go-to-market strategy? Are you looking for a role where you’ll build sophisticated models, work across the full business cycle, and partner with leaders who expect finance to help them think - not just report? The Impact You Will Have: As FP&A Associate at Elliptic, you will bring broad FP&A capability to a high-growth, data-rich environment. You will own core planning and forecasting processes while developing deep expertise in GTM finance - working with complex driver-based models, commercial KPIs, and cross-functional business cases. Your work will inform how Elliptic allocates resources, evaluates opportunities, and tracks performance across the business. What you will do: Day-to-day responsibilities: * Build and maintain, driver-based financial models covering revenue, GTM performance, and scenario analysis * Partner with the the Commercial Org. and Insights team to track KPIs, surface insights, and support decision-making * Own ARR, bookings and churn reporting, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems * Develop and present business cases to support investment decisions, headcount requests, and new market opportunities * Support business reviews with structured data-driven commentary and variance analysis * Assist in the annual planning and reforecast cycles Longer-term projects: * Lead the design of scalable forecasting frameworks as Elliptic grows into new markets and segments * Drive GTM efficiency modelling to assess ROI across channels, geographies and customer segments * Partner with Data and Rev Ops to improve financial data infrastructure and reporting quality What You Will Achieve in Your First 6 Months: * Enhance and own the driver-based forecast model, running an 18-month forecast with the GTM organisation * Build exec-level reporting to provide transparency on ARR performance and its key drivers * Drive meaningful resource allocation decisions through financial and operational analysis * Deliver automation and efficiency improvements to the planning and reporting cycle You will be a great fit here if you: * Have strong FP&A foundations and genuine interest in applying them in a fast-paced, commercial environment * Enjoy working with complex data and are energised by structuring ambiguous problems into clear analytical frameworks * Are a self-starter who proactively identifies gaps and brings well-reasoned solutions * Build credibility quickly with non-finance stakeholders and enjoy being a genuine thought partner * Have intellectual curiosity about crypto, digital assets or financial crime compliance Our ideal candidate has: * Solid FP&A experience, ideally in a fast-growth technology business, with exposure to both corporate planning and commercial finance * Experience building and maintaining complex, driver-based financial models in Google Sheets or Excel - you understand how to structure a model, not just populate one * The ability to work with GTM KPIs and translate them into financial insight * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: able to segment a complex problem logically, and work through it efficiently * Confidence working with large and complex datasets * Proven ability to improve and scale FP&A processes, tooling and reporting infrastructure * Strong written and verbal communication: able to present clearly to senior stakeholders and simplify complexity without losing substance * AI fluency is essential - candidates must demonstrate effective use of AI tools to accelerate analysis, automate reporting, and generate insight Bonus Points for: * Exposure to crypto, fintech or regtech industries * Experience in B2B SaaS and / or a background in consulting * Experience with FP&A planning tools * Familiarity with RevOps workflows and CRM data structures (e.g. HubSpot) * Experience contributing to or owning a go-to-market planning process JOB BENEFITS > How we work: * Hybrid working and the option to work from almost anywhere for up to 90 days per year * £500 Remote working budget to set up your home office space > Learning & Development: * $1,000 Learning & Development budget to use on anything (agreed with your manager) that contributes to your growth and development > Vacation/ Leave: * Holidays: 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays * An extra day for your birthday * Enhanced parental leave: we provide eligible employees, regardless of gender or whether they become a parent by birth or adoption, 16 weeks fully-paid leave and leave. > Benefits: * Private Health Insurance - we use Vitality! * Full access to Spill Mental Health Support * Life Assurance: we hope you will never need this - but our cover is for 4 times your salary to your beneficiaries * Cycle to Work Scheme

iBanFirst

WHO ARE WE? iBanFirst is a fast-growing European fintech that is revolutionizing international payments for SMEs. Founded in 2016, our platform empowers Small & Medium Multinationals (SMMs) to regain control over their payment operations: currency conversion (FX), international transactions, and foreign exchange risk management across 140 countries — quickly, transparently, and securely. We make life easier for SMEs through an advanced technology platform (automation, APIs, AI…) combined with dedicated expertise, offering the best of both worlds: the agility of a SaaS solution and the reliability of a trusted partner.  By simplifying complexity, iBanFirst helps thousands of bold companies seize global business opportunities with peace of mind — delivering simplicity, transparency, and security.    KEY FIGURES  * 350+ employees across 15 offices in 12 European countries * 30+ nationalities represented, average age: 32 * 10,000 corporate clients trust us * €80M in revenue in 2025, with a target of around €100M in 2026 * Profitable for more than two years * Ranked for 6 consecutive years in the Financial Times FT1000, among the fastest-growing European companies * An NPS of 87.5 — an exceptional score in our industry that reflects enthusiastic client feedback on the simplicity, speed, and quality of our service   A STRONG CULTURE BUILT AROUND 4 CORE VALUES  * Team First : The complexity of our industry demands collective intelligence. We prioritize cooperation, transparency, and knowledge sharing. Success is a team effort, and decisions are made together. * Tenacity : We’re transforming a challenging and highly regulated market. It requires endurance, fast learning, and resilience — qualities rooted in our entrepreneurial DNA. * Transformation : Innovation is not a buzzword; it’s a necessity in a constantly shifting and strategic sector. We innovate with intent: every technical, product, or organizational improvement is designed for real impact. * Trust : Trust is the foundation of everything we build — with our clients and, above all, internally. It’s driven by ownership, autonomy, and a shared commitment to transparency, rigor, and reliability.   WHY JOIN US?  * We operate at the heart of a strategic and fast-evolving sector: international payments for SMEs — a complex, high-potential market. * We’re driven by a meaningful mission: helping bold “Small & Medium Multinationals” succeed globally. * Our platform integrates cutting-edge technologies (AI, automation…), making it an ideal playground to test, learn, and innovate continuously. * You’ll join an agile environment where your expertise has tangible impact, working alongside talent from top financial institutions. * iBanFirst is profitable and backed by long-term investors: * Xavier Niel and Bpifrance, historical shareholders, have supported and trusted us from the beginning * In 2021, the entry of Marlin Equity Partners marked a new chapter in our international ambitions Joining iBanFirst means joining a profitable, international, fast-growing tech company. It’s also a chance to learn, grow, and contribute directly to a shared ambition: simplifying international finance for SMEs.      THE ROLE  RECRUITMENT CONTEXT  This is a newly created position driven by iBanFirst's continued growth and the increasing complexity of our financial crime risk environment. As transaction volumes scale across new markets and products, we need a dedicated manager to lead our first line of defense teams on Financial Crime (Transaction Monitoring, Fraud detection, Regulatory Ops) and structure the quality and operational controls that underpin them.  We are open to candidates coming from various backgrounds (management/strategy consulting, operations/compliance professionals) who are looking to step into a thigh impact operational role. The financial crime domain can be learned — we are hiring for how you think, how you build, how you leverage technology (analytics, AI) and how you lead.    MANAGER & TEAM  You will report directly to Julien Molez, Chief Operations Officer. You will manage three teams which are at different levels of maturity:a team of 5 people: a  Transaction Monitoring Fraud management and Regulatory Operations. Your team is the first line of defense against money laundering, fraud, and financial crime — operating at the intersection of operational rigor, regulatory compliance, and technology.    WHAT WILL YOU DO?  As iBanFirst expands across European markets, the financial crime risk landscape grows in complexity. We are looking for an analytically sharp, structured, and operationally driven leader to supervise our TM Financial Crime Operations function, steer it with rigor and precision, embed it in a robust and recognized quality framework, and drive highest level of efficiency through data and automation.  Team Management & Operations  * Lead and develop the different teams in the scope: set priorities, manage performance, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.  * Oversee their daily operations: alert review, case investigation, SAR filing, and escalation processes.  * Manage capacity and workload allocation to maintain SLAs and maintain backlogs at constant low levels.  Fraud & Financial Crime  * Own the fraud detection and prevention framework: typologies, detection rules, investigation workflows, and outcomes tracking  * Stay current on financial crime trends and adapt the team's detection approach accordingly  Controls & Quality Framework  * Design and implement a quality insurance framework for each team, specific to each of them but consistent across domains.  * Define and track KPIs: detection rates, false positive ratios, case resolution times, SAR quality.  * Conduct regular calibration sessions and quality reviews to maintain consistent, high standards across the teams.  Analytics & Automation  * Use data to assess the performance of each value chains. For example, on the transaction monitoring side : rules effectiveness, reduce noise, and improve alert prioritization  * Work with Product and Engineering teams to constantly improve underlying systems and integrate automation into workflows  * Identify opportunities to leverage AI and machine learning to enhance detection and reduce manual effort  Regulatory & Reporting  * Ensure compliance with Belgian and EU AML/CFT obligations (LCB-FT, EU AML directives)  * Produce clear, insight-driven reporting for senior leadership: what the data says, what it means, and what action it warrants  * Lead or support regulatory audits and inspections related to TM and fraud  * Be the key go-to person for C-Levels for these topics and lead the associated governance meetings.    TASK BREAKDOWN  40% — Team management & operational oversight: Day-to-day leadership of the different teams, alert review quality, escalation management, and capacity planning  20% — Framework building: Quality controls, KPIs, fraud typologies, policies and procedures  30% — Analytics & automation: Rule performance analysis, detection improvement, collaboration with Product/Engineering  10% — Reporting & regulatory: Senior management reporting, audit support    ROLE OBJECTIVES  First 3 months  * Ramp up on iBanFirst's transaction monitoring systems, financial crime risk exposure, and regulatory environment  * Build trust with the team and assess individual strengths and development needs  * Map existing processes and identify the top 3 priority areas for improvement  First 6 months  * Deliver the first version of the quality assurance framework  * Define and baseline key operational KPIs  * Launch at least one automation or efficiency initiative  First 12 months  * Own the fraud framework end-to-end and present it to senior leadership  * Demonstrate measurable improvement in alert quality, team efficiency, or detection rates  * Build a 12-month roadmap for the function aligned with iBanFirst's growth plans    WHAT DO YOU BRING?  EXPERIENCE:  * 5-10 years of experience in similar positions at recognized financial institutions or in management consulting, strategy consulting, or a similar structured analytical environment (Big 4, MBB, Tier 2 strategy firms)  * Experience in financial services, fintech, or a regulated industry project context is a strong plus  * First exposure to compliance, risk, or financial crime topics (through client work, due diligence, or regulatory projects) is valued   SKILLS:  * Natural leadership and recognized management experience  * Exceptional structuring and problem-solving skills: you break complex issues into clear frameworks and actionable plans  * Strong data and analytics capabilities: comfortable with quantitative analysis, building dashboards, and deriving insights from operational data  * Proven ability to design processes and quality frameworks from scratch  * Natural project management instincts: you sequence work, track delivery, and hold people accountable  * High proficiency on AI and automation concepts and enthusiasm to apply them in an operational context  * Fluent in French and English, confident communicating with senior stakeholders  NICE TO HAVE:  * Hands-on experience with a transaction monitoring platform (ComplyAdvantage, Actimize, Napier, or equivalent)  * Familiarity with the French or Belgian regulatory environment: NBB, CTIF, ACPR, Tracfin, LCB-FT  WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT:  * You have led a transformation or process redesign project end-to-end  * You are energized by the idea of owning something operational, not just advising on it and transforming and optimizing it with technology  * You are curious about financial crime and see it as a high-stakes, intellectually demanding domain    WHAT DO WE OFFER? * Permanent contract (CDI)  * Office location: Paris  * Hybrid work policy: 2 days remote per week  * Competitive salary: €75,000 – €110,000 gross annual, depending on experience  * Benefits: * Swile meal card * Axa health insurance * Commuter benefits * RTT (extra paid days off) * Gymlib subsciption * Paid parental leave * Participate in company-wide events, including team offsites, company parties, and regular social activities.   RECRUITMENT PROCESS  1. Screening call with Malorie Petitjean (Talent Acquisition Specialist)— 30 min, remote. General fit, motivation, salary expectations, availability. 2. In-depth interview with Julien Molez (COO)— 1 hour, in-person. Operational experience, leadership approach, team fit.  3. Case study— Take-home exercise on an operational design or process improvement scenario. Presented during complementary 1h session with COO.  4. Final interview with Sonia Boudier (Deputy CEO) — 45 min, in-person. Leadership validation, strategic vision, long-term fit.          ____________________________ #LI-MP1 #LI-onsite / #LI-hybrid / #LI-remote