AML & Financial Crime Compliance Lead - Temporary

Randstad Sourceright; Stoke Poges; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Sourceright is recruiting a Financial Crime Compliance Manager to join the Compliance team on a temporary basis (3-6 months) in Stoke Poges. The role focuses on AML oversight, customer due diligence, sanctions screening, and reporting to the MLRO.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen controls and maintain regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will have practical AML experience, UK regulatory knowledge, and professional qualifications (ICA/ACAMS).

Qualifications

• Practical experience in AML, financial crime compliance or risk management.
• Solid knowledge of UK AML requirements, the Proceeds of Crime Act and Money Laundering Regulations.
• Hands-on experience reviewing CDD/EDD and SARs/DAML to the NCA.
• Experience supporting an MLRO or similar nominated officer responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AML and financial crime systems and controls, providing second-line oversight of CDD/EDD and monitoring activities.
• Review higher-risk customers, transactions, and sanctions/PEP alerts; identify risks and mitigation actions.
• Fulfilling MLRO duties during absences and coordinating SARs/DAML submissions with the NCA.
• Support governance, policy development, and regulatory compliance across the function.

Skills

AML knowledge

Financial crime compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

ICA/ACAMS certification

Job description

Randstad Sourceright is recruiting a Financial Crime Compliance Manager to join the Compliance team on a temporary basis (3-6 months) in Stoke Poges. The role focuses on AML oversight, customer due diligence, sanctions screening, and reporting to the MLRO.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen controls and maintain regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will have practical AML experience, UK regulatory knowledge, and professional qualifications (ICA/ACAMS).