Head Of Financial Crime Compliance, Emea

Northern Trust

Deep expertise in global aml and sanctions
Experience operating within large financial institutions
Proven ability to lead globally distributed teams
The role is responsible for developing and executing the EMEA AML & Sanctions strategy while ensuring policies effectively counter financial crime risk

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for developing and executing the EMEA AML & Sanctions strategy while ensuring policies effectively counter financial crime risk.
  • Candidates must act as the FCA-approved SMF17 MLRO for multiple Northern Trust legal entities including branches in London and Luxembourg.
  • Northern Trust offers a flexible work culture where senior leaders are accessible and movement within the organization is encouraged.

Matching Summary

The role is responsible for developing and executing the EMEA AML & Sanctions strategy while ensuring policies effectively counter financial crime risk.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in global AML and sanctions
  • Experience operating within large financial institutions
  • Proven ability to lead globally distributed teams
  • Strong knowledge of FCA, PRA, CBI, CSSF, GFSC frameworks
  • Ability to serve as primary regulatory contact

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic mindset with sound judgment
  • Championing OneNT strategy and culture
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Commitment to ethical decision-making
  • Experience with emerging risk assessment

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in Compliance
  • Bachelor's degree required; JD, MBA, CAMS preferred
  • Deep knowledge of global regulatory frameworks

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