Head of Financial Crime
Zopa
About this role
The Head of Financial Crime at Zopa leads the first-line financial crime function and embeds expertise directly into product squads and operations. The role is responsible for shaping safe, commercially sustainable products and defining data-driven controls in line with the bank’s risk appetite. It serves as the senior escalation point for complex financial crime issues and contributes to the strategic direction of financial crime capabilities across all products. The position is hands-on and product-focused, driving the next generation of financial crime capability within a fast-moving digital bank.
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About Zopa
zopa.comZopa is a UK fintech and challenger bank that began as a peer‑to‑peer lender and has evolved into a full-service digital bank. It offers current accounts with cashback, savings products, personal loans, and credit cards — all managed through a simple, secure mobile app. Zopa emphasizes transparent pricing, competitive rates and customer‑friendly features. Founded in 2005, it’s regulated in the UK and customer deposits are protected by the FSCS.
Recent company news
Zopa Enhances Payments Capabilities with Acquisition
Sep 3, 2025
Zopa Acquires Rvvup to Drive Embedded Finance Business
Sep 2, 2025
IPO Watchlist: Europe’s Top Privately Held Candidates for the Public Markets
Jan 6, 2026
Zopa Raises $106 Million Before Launching Flagship Bank Account
May 14, 2025
Zopa acquires payments automation firm Rvvup
Sep 2, 2025
About Zopa
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$155k – $206k
per year
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