SAR Manager

Overview

ClearBank is seeking a Financial Crime SAR Manager to join its Financial Crime Intelligence and Investigations Team. Based in the London office with hybrid working arrangements, the role involves acting as a subject matter expert for financial crime intelligence analysis across the client base, conducting analysis of potential suspicious activity, and producing reports for internal and external audiences. The position reports to the Senior Manager.

Who can apply

Candidates must have proven experience in financial crime intelligence across different payment platforms and services, along with an excellent understanding of financial crime typologies, detection methods, and intelligence analysis techniques. Applicants need extensive technical and regulatory expertise across financial crime and sanctions in the UK and other jurisdictions, including relevant reporting obligations. A strong background in leading and providing oversight of complex financial crime investigations, practical application of financial crime control frameworks, and knowledge of UK and EU anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing legislation is required. Good knowledge of sectors such as money remittance, electronic money, and cryptocurrency firms is beneficial, as is international anti-money laundering knowledge. A recognised anti-money laundering, sanctions, or fraud qualification is highly desirable, and previous experience of Delegated Nominated Officer responsibilities is advantageous.

What you get

The position offers a full-time contract with flexibility to support work-life balance, allowing work in the London office, at home, or through a hybrid approach. Employees receive 27 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave annually, and the ability to swap bank holidays for any other day of choice. Additional benefits include the flexibility to work outside of the UK for up to 30 days in a rolling 12-month period and regular company social events open to all.

Requirements

The role requires leading complex financial crime investigations and providing senior-level oversight, challenge, and direction on high-risk cases. Responsibilities include overseeing investigative resource allocation, meeting regulatory deadlines, building stakeholder relationships, and managing financial crime risks for existing and emerging products. The manager will direct intelligence activity, approve regulatory reports and disclosures, ensure compliance with applicable legislation, and identify control weaknesses to influence remediation. Strong ethical standards, meticulous organisational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities are necessary.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae for consideration.