Global Head of Financial Crime Quality Assurance

Global Head of Financial Crime Quality Assurance

Compliance 

Ebury Madrid Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week

The primary goal of a Global Head of Financial Crime Quality Assurance is to lead the second-line-of-defense function, ensuring the rigorous, data-driven assessment of Financial Crime controls (AML/CFT, Sanctions) across Ebury. This position is critical for strengthening governance, minimizing financial crime risks, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You will be responsible for enhancing the Quality Assurance Framework by incorporating advanced data analytics processes and AI tools to drive effective coverage.

Responsibilities include

• Perform a bottom up review of the existing framework, ensuring that it remains fit for purpose and forward looking, making recommendations to uplift practices where appropriate. 
• Plan, execute, and monitor all phases of the Financial Crime Quality Assurance (FCQA) framework across the business.
• Manage and perform second-line-of-defense FCC QA assessments, including the design and operational effectiveness testing of key financial crime controls
• Oversee remediations and recommendation implementations, providing actionable feedback to the first and second line of defence
• Provide ongoing updates to relevant stakeholders including all governance committees
• Perform event driven and thematic reviews in areas of compliance as directed by the business, providing feedback and recommended actions 
• Maintain and review the second-line-of-defense FCC QA review calendar, ensuring timely completion of reviews and communication of reports.
• Lead the planning and scoping of FCC QA reviews, utilising advanced data analytics to select appropriate, risk-based control samples for effective coverage.
• Report identified control issues and manage remediation plans to ensure they are completed and validated.
• Oversee and maintain the first-line-of-defense testing calendar, confirming results are reported within established timelines.
• Coordinate the submission of financial crime control assessment reports to regulatory bodies as required.

Requirements

We are seeking a candidate with:

• Proven leadership experience managing a team of FC Quality Assurance specialists.
• Extensive experience in Financial Crime Quality Assurance or Compliance testing within the finance industry, with specific knowledge of AML/CFT and Sanctions regulations.
• A strong grasp of control frameworks and the 3 Lines of Defense model, particularly the second line's role.
• Demonstrated experience with data-driven and/or AI tooling, leveraging analytics to provide insight and coverage that moves beyond traditional sampling approaches.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory concepts, analyse control data, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Experience in a Fintech environment is useful; banking experience is also welcome.
• Exceptional analytical and project management skills, including the development and implementation of advanced data-driven QA processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to stakeholders across multiple disciplines.
• Experience in facilitating high-level risk meetings with senior leadership including Board members.

Why Ebury?

• Competitive Starting Salary with an annual discretionary bonus that truly rewards your performance from day one.
• Dedicated Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced managers who are invested in your success.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage state-of-the-art tailor made tools and systems that enable you to perform at your best.
• Clear, Accelerated Career Progression: Defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles within Ebury.
• Dynamic & Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and personal growth are prioritised.
• Generous Benefits Package: Access competitive benefits tailored to your location, which typically include health care and social benefits.
• Central Office: A fantastic location with excellent transport links.

Ready to launch your career with a global FinTech? Click the ‘Apply’ Today and discover your potential at Ebury!

About Us

Ebury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest-growing international companies in its sector.

Founded in 2009, we are headquartered in London and have more than 1700 staff with a presence in more than 29 markets worldwide. Cultural diversity is part of what makes Ebury a special place to be. From Sao Paulo to Dubai, Vancouver to Auckland, we enjoy sharing team experiences and celebrating success across the Ebury family.

Hard work pays off: in 2019, Ebury received a £350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won internationally recognised awards including Financial Times: 1000 Europe's Fastest-Growing Companies.

None of this would have been possible without our proudest achievement: our great people. Enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative teams, always ready to disrupt and revolutionise the fast-paced FinTech sector. 

At Ebury, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We’re proud to have active employee networks and ESG initiatives that reflect our inclusive culture, including our Women’s Network, LGBTQIA+ Network, and Veterans Network. These communities provide spaces for connection, mentorship, advocacy, and collaboration across our global teams.

We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and have no tolerance for the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story because we want you and your uniqueness to help write our future.

Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV / resume in English.