Financial Crime Investigations Lead (Contract) Duration: Up until 31 March 2026 (Possibility for extension)Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile As a Financial Crime Investigator, you will play a vital role in safeguarding our organisation against money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes. Join us in our mission to protect our clients and our reputation! Key Responsibilities: Lead and Inspire: Manage the Financial Crime Investigations team in the absence of the team lead. Be the primary point of contact and provide expert guidance.Investigate and Advise: Conduct thorough investigations into financial crime matters and offer strategic advice to identify potential risks in our products and services.Quality Assurance: Deliver a 4-eyes review on investigations to ensure accuracy and quality in our findings.Communicate Effectively: Collate and present management information (MI) and reports for internal committees up to the board level.Collaborate: Work closely with colleagues on sanctions escalations and facilitate joint investigations when necessary.Respond promptly to business inquiries and provide insightful advice to mitigate financial crime risks.analyse documentation, alerts, and transactional data to identify suspicious activities, including fraud and anti-bribery concerns.Prepare detailed reports summarising complex financial information tailored to vario