Financial Crime Risk Manager
GoCardlessLeeds, England, United Kingdom • London, England, United Kingdom • Australia • France • Ireland • Latvia • Portugal • United States
Posted October 22, 2025
46400 - 69600 GBP year
Full Time
About the Company
GoCardless is a leading online payment platform that simplifies the process of collecting payments directly from customers' bank accounts. Offering one-off, automated, and recurring payments via BACS, Open Banking, Bank Pay, and Direct Debit, GoCardless eliminates late payments, reduces administrative stress, and cuts down on fees for businesses globally. With 100,000 businesses trusting their payment solutions, GoCardless is renowned for its efficient and reliable service.
Job Description
GoCardless is a global bank payment company seeking a Financial Crime Risk Manager to develop and implement AML/CTF and sanctions control systems. This role is integral to ensuring compliance with UK and other GoCardless locations, focusing on regional and global risk management. The role involves advising on escalations, monitoring alerts, reviewing risk assessments, and training compliance teams.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in financial crime within an FCA regulated financial services firm or consultancy
- Strong knowledge of JMLSG, FCA, FATF, Wolfsberg Group etc.
- Experience in designing internal controls and driving their implementation
- Experience conducting AML/CTF and sanctions compliance monitoring reviews/audits
- Exceptional writing and presentation skills
Benefits
- Wellbeing support
- Work Away Scheme
- Hybrid Working
- Equity
- Parental leave
- Volunteer days
- Generous holidays
- Life at GoCardless
- Sustainability initiatives