Callum Dudrenec

Head of Financial CrimeWe are partnering with an innovative financial institution operating at the intersection of traditional banking and digital assets to appoint a Head of Financial Crime.This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Financial Crime professional to shape and oversee a comprehensive compliance framework across AML, sanctions, fraud prevention, customer due diligence, and transaction monitoring. You will work closely with executive leadership, regulators, and product teams to ensure a strong and scalable control environment within a rapidly evolving sector.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and enhance the organisation’s Financial Crime framework across AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud, and anti-bribery controls.Ensure compliance with Swiss regulatory requirements and relevant international financial crime standards.Oversee Financial Crime operations including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, investigations, and KYC/CDD/EDD processes.Manage complex investigations involving both traditional financial products and digital assets, including regulatory reporting obligations.Drive the development and optimisation of monitoring, screening, and blockchain analytics capabilities.Conduct risk assessments and strengthen policies, procedures, and controls to address emerging financial crime risks.Provide regular reporting and strategic guidance to senior management and board-level stakeholders.Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing Financial Crime team while promoting a strong culture of compliance across the business.Requirements10+ years' experience in Financial Crime Compliance, AML/CTF, Fraud, or Regulatory Compliance within banking, fintech, or digital asset environments.Proven leadership experience managing Financial Crime programmes and teams.Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and a recognised professional qualification such as CAMS, ICA, or CFCS.Fluent English and strong German language skills.Strong knowledge of Swiss regulatory requirements, international AML standards, and financial crime risk management.Experience with transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, blockchain analytics, and crypto-related risk controls.Demonstrated ability to engage with regulators, manage audits, and present to senior executive stakeholders.Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.DesirableMaster's degree and/or additional compliance certifications.Experience within digital banking, cryptocurrency, blockchain, or emerging digital asset ecosystems.

Relationship Manager – Abu DhabiWe are working with a leading financial services and digital assets firm seeking an experienced Relationship Manager to join its growing Abu Dhabi team.This role offers the opportunity to manage and develop high-value client relationships across the UAE and wider GCC region. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting them throughout the entire lifecycle, from onboarding and account management through to identifying new business opportunities and delivering exceptional service.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild, manage, and grow relationships with existing clients, ensuring a high level of service and engagement.Identify opportunities to expand client portfolios through cross-selling and up-selling relevant financial and digital asset solutions.Manage the end-to-end client journey, including onboarding, account maintenance, and ongoing relationship management.Work closely with Business Development teams to convert prospective clients into long-term relationships.Develop a strong understanding of the firm's product offering and market developments within financial services and digital assets.Support client onboarding by reviewing complex ownership structures, documentation, and regulatory requirements.Maintain accurate client records, pipeline activity, and management reporting.Ensure adherence to all internal policies, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.RequirementsExperience in relationship management, private banking, wealth management, corporate banking, fintech, or digital asset businesses.Strong client-facing skills with a proven ability to build and maintain long-term relationships.Understanding of onboarding processes, KYC requirements, and client documentation within regulated financial environments.Established network across family offices, high-net-worth individuals, asset managers, hedge funds, or corporate clients would be advantageous.Strong interest in financial markets, digital assets, and emerging financial technologies.Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.Fluent English is required; Arabic would be advantageous but is not essential.DesirableExisting relationships within the UAE and GCC financial services ecosystem.Experience working with digital assets, crypto-related businesses, or alternative investments.Knowledge of regional regulatory frameworks and client onboarding requirements.