Head of CDD, EDD & Customer Screening
London (Hybrid)

We’re supporting a leading global organisation to hire a Partner-level Head of CDD, EDD & Customer Screening, responsible for leading financial crime operations and shaping strategy across a large, international business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and deliver the financial crime strategy across CDD, EDD, and Screening
  • Act as SME on AML, sanctions, fraud, and customer risk
  • Oversee client onboarding, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring frameworks
  • Implement and enhance systems, controls, and processes
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to balance risk and commercial objectives
  • Lead and develop a large, international operational team
Requirements
  • Strong financial crime expertise across AML, CDD, EDD, and Screening
  • Proven leadership experience in FCA / HMRC-regulated environments
  • Background in retail banking
  • Experience implementing controls, systems, and operational improvements
  • Track record managing large teams and complex operations
  • Strong stakeholder management with ability to influence at senior level
  • Credible, professional, and commercially minded with strong communication skills