Financial Crime / AML Manager

Financial Crime SME (AML & Financial Crime Compliance)

£300 per day | Hybrid Working | 6 Month+ Contract

Are you an experienced Financial Crime professional looking for a broad and impactful role within a regulated financial services environment?

We're seeking a Financial Crime / AML SME to join an established Compliance team, supporting the MLRO and playing a key role in the ongoing development and oversight of the organisation's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime framework. This position offers exposure across AML, sanctions, customer due diligence, suspicious activity reporting, governance and regulatory compliance, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both technical financial crime work and stakeholder engagement.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the MLRO, you will help ensure the effectiveness of the firm's financial crime controls while providing expert guidance across the business. You'll review higher-risk customer relationships, investigate financial crime concerns, assess suspicious activity, support regulatory compliance, and contribute to strengthening controls and processes across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Support the MLRO in the oversight of AML and financial crime frameworks Review high-risk customers, transactions and business relationships Conduct and challenge CDD, EDD and ongoing monitoring activities Review sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening alerts Investigate financial crime concerns and recommend remediation actions Assess suspicious activity and support SAR submissions Assist with DAML requests and NCA engagement Maintain and enhance AML and financial crime policies and procedures Produce management information, reporting and governance updates Provide practical guidance to stakeholders across the business Drive continuous improvement of financial crime controls and processes

Essential Experience

Proven experience within AML, Financial Crime Compliance or Financial Crime Risk Strong knowledge of UK AML regulations and the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) Hands-on experience with CDD, EDD and high-risk customer reviews Experience investigating sanctions, PEP and adverse media alerts SAR assessment and reporting experience Experience supporting an MLRO or performing similar responsibilities Strong risk assessment, stakeholder management and communication skills Able to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment

Highly Desirable

DAML and NCA engagement experience AML policy development and risk assessment experience AML governance and management reporting exposure ACAMS, ICA or equivalent qualificationThis role offers the chance to join a respected compliance function where you'll have genuine influence over the financial crime framework while working closely with senior stakeholders and the MLRO. It's an ideal opportunity for someone looking for a varied, hands-on position with broad exposure across AML, financial crime investigations, regulation and governance.

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