Operations Manager

• Lead and manage specialist financial crime investigation and intelligence teams.
• Provide technical guidance and operational direction on complex economic crime and money laundering matters.
• Develop and oversee investigation strategies, ensuring cases progress efficiently and in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Support the identification, investigation and recovery of criminal assets.
• Oversee the development and analysis of financial intelligence to identify potential criminal activity.
• Work closely with legal advisers and law enforcement colleagues on investigations and court-related matters.
• Ensure investigative documentation, case files and supporting evidence meet required quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with relevant financial crime legislation, regulatory requirements and operational procedures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with domestic and international law enforcement and regulatory partners.
• Support the effective use of intelligence-gathering techniques and relevant statutory powers.
• Oversee operational risk, governance and quality assurance within assigned teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve investigative processes, intelligence development and operational efficiency.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and performance management to investigators and intelligence officers.
• Represent the organisation at relevant meetings, forums and stakeholder engagements.
• Support strategic initiatives and contribute to the achievement of wider financial crime prevention objectives.

The ideal candidate will have significant operational and management experience within economic or financial crime investigations, together with a proven ability to oversee complex money laundering cases, financial intelligence activities or asset recovery matters. You'll have strong knowledge of AML/CFT requirements, investigative procedures and relevant legislation, alongside excellent analytical skills and the ability to make sound decisions involving sensitive or complex information. Proven leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, including experience working with law enforcement, regulatory bodies and international counterparts. You'll demonstrate high levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism, with the confidence to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver results. Relevant professional qualifications and senior leadership training would be advantageous.