Senior AML Analyst

  • Job Reference: CJ1422
  • Date Posted: 5 January 2026
  • Recruiter: C James
  • Location: London
  • Salary: £60,000 to £75,000
  • Sector: Back/Middle Office Operations
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time
  • Contact: Kai Mason
  • Email: km@c-james.com

Job Description

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic AML team, tackling everything from client onboarding to policy development, and contributing to a growing, fast-paced organisation.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct reviews of Source of Wealth for high-risk clients and manage escalated screening alerts.
  • Collaborate with the team to design and improve AML policies, procedures, and onboarding guidance.
  • Perform gap analyses against current regulations, such as the JMLSG and FCA standards.
  • Provide expert advice on financial crime matters and deliver engaging training sessions.
  • Investigate suspicious activities, prepare reports for senior stakeholders, and escalate cases to external agencies as needed.
  • Manage interactions with external entities, including law enforcement and regulatory bodies.
  • Assist in developing first- and second-line controls, as well as relevant management information systems.
  • Handle third-party data protection requests.
  • Contribute to monitoring and investigating suspicious transactions, supporting compliance objectives.

Skills/Experience Required

  • 2–3+ years of experience in an AML-focused role, with solid knowledge of JMLSG guidelines, FCA regulations, and money laundering prevention.
  • Strong documentation and report-writing skills, with an ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with SARs, client onboarding processes, and AML transaction monitoring systems.