Financial Crime Product Owner
Financial Crime Data & Technology Product Owner
We're supporting a leading global organisation on a key hire within their Financial Crime Technology function. This is a high-impact role focused on transforming client onboarding and financial crime systems through modern technology, automation, and data-led design (AML/CTF/CPF, sanctions, ABC, fraud and tax evasion)
You'll sit at the intersection of Compliance, Technology, and Product owning the roadmap and driving delivery of scalable, compliant, and client-centric onboarding solutions.
What you'll be doing
- Own and evolve financial crime onboarding journeys (KYC/CDD, sanctions, PEP, adverse media) across CLM platforms
- Translate complex regulatory requirements into automated, technology-enabled workflows
- Manage product roadmap, backlog, user stories, and delivery life cycle (Agile environment)
- Drive integration of financial crime systems (APIs, data platforms, digital identity tools)
- Lead UAT, governance, and continuous improvement across financial crime technology
What we're looking for
- Proven background as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Tech Lead in onboarding or compliance transformation - 5+ years.
- Strong experience in Financial Crime/AML/KYC technology within banking, fintech, or consulting
- Hands-on knowledge of CLM platforms, workflow automation, and data integration
- Solid understanding of UK/EU financial crime regulations (CDD, sanctions, AML frameworks)
- Ability to engage senior stakeholders across Compliance, Tech, and Product