Managing Principal (Director) - Financial Crime Transformation - AML Investigations, Sanctions & Fraud

About this role

Financial Crime Transformation Managing Principal / Director – AML, Sanctions & Fraud

Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Finance, Risk, Regulatory & Financial Crime | Type: Permanent

Shape the future of financial crime transformation across global financial services

The Role
Capco is growing its Financial Crime Transformation team and is seeking an experienced Managing Principal / Director to lead strategic initiatives across AML, Sanctions, and Fraud. This role is suited to an individual with deep domain expertise and a strong track record in delivering large-scale transformation programmes. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to design and implement strategies that address evolving financial crime risks and regulatory expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead strategic financial crime transformation programmes across AML, Sanctions, and Fraud

• Advise clients on regulatory compliance, including remediation and regulatory review responses (e.g. s166)

• Design and implement target operating models, controls, and technology solutions across financial crime functions

• Identify opportunities for innovation and cost optimisation within anti-financial crime and fraud operations

• Build and maintain senior client relationships while contributing to business development and proposition growth

What We’re Looking For

• Deep expertise in AML, Sanctions Compliance, and Fraud Prevention within financial services

• Strong understanding of financial crime frameworks including KYC, risk assessment, and three lines of defence

• Experience delivering complex change programmes within consulting or financial institutions

• Knowledge of financial crime tooling, processes, and emerging technology solutions

• Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders and contribute to revenue growth and client development

Bonus Points For

• Experience responding to regulatory reviews or leading large-scale remediation programmes

• Familiarity with financial crime technology platforms and regtech solutions

• Demonstrated involvement in proposition development or thought leadership

• Experience working across multiple financial institutions or jurisdictions

• Track record of mentoring teams and supporting capability development

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions

• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture

• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications