# Managing Principal - Financial Crime Transformation - AML Investigations, Sanctions & Fraud at Capco

> United Kingdom · Principal · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Acapco%3A8174188 (read 2026-11-05).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Capco](https://alderhq.app/companies/capco)
- Location text: UK - Edinburgh; UK - London
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: UK - Edinburgh; UK - London")
- Posted: 2026-09-02 (64 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-03 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/capco/jobs/8174188

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (London, n 5): p25 £115k, median £133k, p75 £135k

## Description (the employer's text)

Managing Principal / Director – Financial Crime Transformation (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 capability 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 of delivering large-scale transformation programmes. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to design and implement strategies that address evolving financial crime risks and regulatory expectations. You'll also champion AI-enabled ways of working, helping clients and teams responsibly leverage approved AI tools, automation, and data-driven insights to improve delivery, decision-making, and operational effectiveness while maintaining appropriate governance and human oversight.

What You'll Do

- Lead strategic financial crime transformation programmes across AML, Sanctions, and Fraud, identifying opportunities to accelerate delivery through AI-enabled workflows and automation where appropriate.
- Advise clients on regulatory compliance, including remediation programmes and regulatory review responses (such as Skilled Person Reviews (s166)), ensuring the responsible application of AI within regulated environments.
- Design and implement target operating models, controls, and technology solutions across financial crime functions, incorporating AI-enabled capabilities where they deliver measurable business value.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, AI adoption, and cost optimisation across financial crime operations while maintaining strong governance, auditability, and regulatory compliance.
- Build senior client relationships, lead business development, and shape market-leading propositions that drive growth across Capco's Financial Crime practice.
What We're Looking For

- Deep expertise in AML, Sanctions Compliance, Fraud Prevention, and wider financial crime transformation within financial services.
- Strong understanding of financial crime frameworks, including KYC, customer due diligence, risk assessment, transaction monitoring, and the three lines of defence.
- Proven experience leading large-scale transformation programmes within consulting or financial institutions.
- Knowledge of financial crime technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions, with an understanding of responsible AI adoption in highly regulated environments.
- Demonstrated success influencing executive stakeholders, growing client relationships, and leading strategic transformation initiatives.
Bonus Points For

- Experience leading regulatory remediation programmes or responding to regulatory reviews.
- Familiarity with financial crime technology platforms, RegTech solutions, and AI-enabled financial crime capabilities.
- Demonstrated leadership in proposition development, thought leadership, or innovation across AML, Sanctions, or Fraud.
- Experience delivering transformation across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments.
- Proven track record of mentoring senior consultants, building capability, and developing future leaders.
Why Join Capco

- Deliver high-impact transformation programmes for Tier 1 financial institutions.
- Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.
- Access continuous learning, industry certifications, and structured leadership development.
- Help shape the future of financial crime transformation through innovation, technology, and strategic change.
- Be part of a leadership team driving growth and delivering meaningful outcomes for global clients.
Benefits

- Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
- Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
- Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.

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