Africa-Focused Financial Crime Compliance Leader

EFG International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK is seeking a Senior Manager to join their Financial Crime Compliance Team. This role focuses on clients connected to the African market, ensuring adherence to policies and regulatory requirements like KYC and AML. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Highly competitive non-contributory pension

Enhanced annual leave

Private Medical Cover

Life Insurance

Electric Vehicle leasing

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years’ experience in financial crime compliance.
• In-depth understanding of KYC and AML legal frameworks.
• Strong expertise in financial crime risks relevant to Africa.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence for clients connected to Africa.
• Identify and mitigate financial crime risks.
• Produce comprehensible risk assessments for senior management.

Skills

Financial crime compliance experience

Analytical skills

Leadership qualities

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant financial crime qualification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A leading financial institution in the UK is seeking a Senior Manager to join their Financial Crime Compliance Team. This role focuses on clients connected to the African market, ensuring adherence to policies and regulatory requirements like KYC and AML. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits.