CPD- Head of Fraud (Director), Compliance Financial Crime Group

About this role

31 Jul 2026

London, LND, GB, EC2M 2AT

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SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term

Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Head of Fraud (Director) to join our Fraud team, within Compliance. As an experienced and influential fraud risk leader to head our UK Fraud team you would play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the EMEA Fraud Risk Management framework.

This is a high-profile leadership position responsible for ensuring the organisation remains resilient against evolving fraud threats while meeting regulatory expectations and industry best practice. Acting as the senior Fraud subject matter expert within the second line of defence, you will provide strategic oversight, expert guidance, and challenge across the business, partnering with senior stakeholders to strengthen fraud controls, drive continuous improvement, and foster a strong fraud risk culture across the region. The successful candidate will bring deep fraud risk management expertise, a proven track record of implementing enterprise-wide frameworks, and the ability to influence and inspire stakeholders at all levels.

Business Area

The Head of Fraud role sits within the 2LoD FCG Frameworks & Advisory team, leading the Fraud Team. The Fraud team is part of the wider Compliance Department.

There are various stakeholders the incumbent will need maintain close collaboration with, including the Regional Chief Compliance Officer, the Financial Crime Group leads, Local Compliance Officers/Money Laundering Reporting Officers, and all other support and control functions as required.

Position Description

Core responsibilities & key experience

Lead and manage the UK FCG Fraud team

Further develop and enhance the EMEA Fraud framework, in order that the program is fit for purpose in accordance with regulatory expectations including acting upon new and emerging threats/risks, findings (both internal and external), industry best practice, etc. This includes making recommendations for, and where appropriate implement improvements to the fraud systems and controls.

Analyse and interpret the fraud regulations and laws to enforce effective management, oversight and implementation of fraud policies, procedures and standards, required to meet the legal and regulatory expectations.

Be the experienced subject matter expert on fraud and act in an advisory capacity within the 2LoD. This includes leading the provision of support and guidance to the EMEA offices regarding Fraud risk management.

Develop and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote best practice and ensure a good understanding of financial crime requirements.

Identify and address any training needs across all departments within the 3 lines of defence framework.

Skills required

Ability to work well under pressure ensuring all deadlines are met, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail at all times.

Experience in implementing enterprise wide Fraud risk management frameworks.

Experienced decision maker, with the ability to influence and motivate at all levels.

Excellent written and verbal skills.

Competencies

Customer Focus

Driving Change

Driving Results

Embraces Diversity

Enterprise Leadership

Judgement and Decision Making

Risk Management

Strategic and Visionary

Trust and Integrity

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

Hybrid and flexible working

Competitive paid leave days

Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance

Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services

Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities

Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!

We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.

We are committed to transparent and equitable pay practices. Compensation is determined using objective criteria, including skills, experience, and role responsibilities, and applied consistently throughout our recruitment processes. We do not request candidates' pay history and are committed to preventing unjustified pay disparities.

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About SMBC

A trusted partner for the long term

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, we deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers, including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasury products. We can also provide investment banking and advisory services and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.

about what we do and who we are at https://www.smbcgroup.com/emea/careers

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