_{26th June, 2025}

Citrus Recruit are excited to be working with a global organisation to recruit for an experienced Senior Financial Crime Officer. The Employer is a leading global Specialty Insurer, who are seeking a Senior Financial Crime Officer to join their International Compliance team based in Bridgend.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role within the Financial Crime Team, reporting to the Head of Financial Crime. You will lead the development and delivery of the Financial Crime Monitoring & Assurance Framework, ensuring compliance with all key regulatory and internal obligations across various financial crime pillars—including Sanctions, AML/CTF, ABC, Fraud, Market Abuse, and Anti-Tax Evasion Facilitation—as well as licensing and authorisation compliance.
 
Known for their commitment to delivering innovative solutions and empowering their people to thrive in an ever-evolving insurance landscape.
 
Responsibilities & day to day duties
As a Senior Financial Crime Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Lead and develop a small team delivering the financial crime monitoring and assurance programme.
• Enhance the framework with a data-driven, risk-based approach.
• Produce reports and insights for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Drive continuous improvement through effective controls, procedures, and management information.
• Support wider Financial Crime initiatives across the business.

Skills & experience required

• Minimum 6 years' experience in financial crime or compliance within the (re)insurance sector.
• Strong background in monitoring and assurance across multi-jurisdictional frameworks.
• Confident communicator with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing at least two direct reports.
• Ideally familiar with UK, EU, US, and UN sanctions and skilled in data analytics tools such as Excel.

Benefits package

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid working
• Non-contributory pension scheme
• Funded private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Wellbeing allowance
• Free on-site parking

Why Apply? You’ll become part of a collaborative, ambitious, and growing organisation that values integrity and innovation. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment to advance your career in financial crime compliance.
 
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