Senior AML Compliance Executive
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with industry-leading colleagues who have the customer experience at the forefront of their daily activities
- Delivering training within the department and mentoring 1st and 2nd line staff as well as new starters
- Conducting quality assurance on applications and providing SME feedback
- Conducting compliance calls with clients, ultimately assessing the clients' controls and compliance programs
- Resolving escalations and making risk-based decisions on new business
- Overseeing the AML risk assessment process, ensuring that risks are effectively identified, assessed, and mitigated
- Proactively identifying and sharing areas for improvement in the due diligence processes and procedures
- Leading the investigation of suspicious transactions and activities, preparing detailed reports for regulatory authorities as required
- Preparing and presenting regular reports to senior management and the board on the status of the AML program, including metrics on compliance efforts and identified risks.
- Supporting and coordinating commercial teams in qualifying and onboarding potential clients
- Analysing transactions for suspicious activity
- Working closely with the tech teams to automate the onboarding process
- An expert in Compliance with a comprehensive knowledge and experience within Financial Services Compliance with min of 5 AML experience
- In-depth knowledge of AML, CTF, and Financial Services regulations, as well as industry best practices for robust AML Frameworks
- Background in CDD and ongoing assurance of complex client types and corporate structures
- Proven experience in the UK/EU regulated financial services sector - preferably within a fintech, challenger bank, correspondent banking, or consultancy firm. Experience working with Digital Asset service providers is beneficial
- The ability to self-manage, organise competing priorities effectively and meet deadlines
- Ability to mentor, and deliver training in a confident cohesive manner
- You enjoy working efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and thrive when there's ambiguity
- Experience of working in fintech
- Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, and be able to present credibly and professionally to senior management