Director, Anti-Financial Crime Engineering

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ABOUT US: LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG. OUR PEOPLE: People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential. We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers!! ROLE SUMMARY: We are seeking a highly qualified Director of Anti‑Financial Crime (AFC) Engineering to lead and evolve our financial crime technology capability during a period of significant transformation and organisational maturity. In addition to overseeing major platform implementations (including a new third‑party KYC/CDD SaaS solution, fraud, ABC, tax evasion monitoring and case management), the role will play a key part in transitioning the AFC technology estate from a programme‑driven delivery model to product‑led operating model, underpinned by Agile and DevOps practices. The Director will provide calm, credible leadership to a growing engineering function, guiding it through transformation while embedding balanced ways of working suited to a large, regulated financial services organisation. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Leadership & Strategy Provide clear and stable leadership to AFC engineering teams, setting technical and operational direction aligned with business and regulatory priorities. Own the maturation of the AFC engineering function, embedding a product‑centric mindset, clear accountability, and sustainable delivery practices. Develop long‑term technology strategy for Financial Crime platforms, balancing regulatory change, innovation, and operational resilience. Transformation & Product Operating Model Oversee delivery of the Financial Crime transformation programme, including: Implementation of a 3rd‑party KYC/CDD SaaS platform Fraud, ABC, and tax evasion monitoring capabilities Modernised case management and investigative workflows Support and guide the organisation’s transition from time‑bound change programmes to a perpetual product model, with persistent teams, clear product ownership, and outcome‑based roadmaps. Embed Agile delivery and DevOps practices appropriate for a regulated environment, strengthening: Continuous delivery and improvement Production ownership and support models Automation, quality, and release discipline Ensure new and existing AFC platforms are designed for long‑term evolution rather than one‑off delivery. Engineering, Architecture & DevOps Ensure platforms are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with enterprise architecture and technology risk standards. Drive adoption of DevOps principles across AFC engineering, including CI/CD, environments, monitoring, and incident management. Ensure effective integration across data platforms, core systems, and third‑party vendors. Balance speed of delivery with strong control frameworks, segregation of duties, and auditability. Stakeholder & Change Partnership Work closely with the Financial Crime Change Programme Director, programme managers, and product leaders to align delivery, funding, and operating model changes. Partner with enterprise engineering teams to align AFC practices with broader Agile, DevOps, and platform strategies. Collaborate extensively with: Operations and Investigations Compliance and Financial Crime Risk Internal Audit and Risk Management Technology governance and resilience teams Governance & Risk Own engineering governance for AFC platforms, including delivery assurance, technology risk management, and vendor oversight. Ensure Agile and DevOps practices meet regulatory expectations for control, traceability, and accountability. Act as a senior technology representative in audits, regulatory inspections, and internal risk reviews. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: Essential Skills Senior leadership experience (Director or equivalent) leading financial crime or compliance technology engineering in large financial services organisations. Proven experience delivering AFC transformation initiatives while evolving operating models toward product‑led delivery. Practical, senior‑level understanding of Agile and DevOps or equivalent experience in regulated environments. Strong understanding of global financial crime regulatory requirements (AML, KYC/CDD, fraud, ABC, tax evasion). Demonstrated success leading growing and maturing engineering teams through change. Ability to balance transformation, regulatory compliance, and live‑service operational stability. Proven expertise in delivering architecture and build for modern, cloud‑native AFC platforms and event‑driven architecture. WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN: Be part of a global Financial Crime transformation programme. Work with best-in-class vendor platforms and modern engineering stacks. Collaborative, flexible, and globally connected work culture. Career Stage: Director London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information: Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. 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