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.