AML Compliance Operations & Quality Control Lead

DRW; Greater London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DRW in London seeks an AML Compliance - Operations & Quality Control Manager to own and mature the QC testing program across KYC, transaction monitoring, SAR filings, and case investigations. Reporting to the Global Head of Financial Crimes, you will drive KPIs, testing calendars, population sampling, and executive reporting to senior management and regulators.

This role ensures a well-controlled, measurable AML program across DRW's international entities and supports regulatory examinations and

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of BSA/AML compliance experience.
• Experience in quality control or compliance testing.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to produce QC metrics.
• Knowledge of US/UK AML regulations and screening frameworks.
• Experience with digital assets and blockchain analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute monthly KYC quality control testing across entities, including onboarding, periodic reviews, transaction monitoring, SAR filings.
• Produce quarterly executive summaries and management reports with insights and heatmaps.
• Maintain QC program calendar and data pipelines; oversee KPI reporting and SLA management.
• Coordinate with analysts, operations, and technology partners to ensure QC workflows run accurately.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and lead program improvements.

Skills

BSA/AML compliance

Quality control

Data analysis

Regulatory reporting

Excel proficiency

Blockchain analytics tools

Tools

Chainalysis

TRM Labs

Excel

Job description

DRW in London seeks an AML Compliance - Operations & Quality Control Manager to own and mature the QC testing program across KYC, transaction monitoring, SAR filings, and case investigations. Reporting to the Global Head of Financial Crimes, you will drive KPIs, testing calendars, population sampling, and executive reporting to senior management and regulators.

This role ensures a well-controlled, measurable AML program across DRW's international entities and supports regulatory examinations and