AML Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate firm is seeking an AML Team Leader in Manchester. This influential position demands leadership experience and a solid background in AML, CDD, and KYC. With key responsibilities in quality assurance and stakeholder engagement, this role offers a chance to excel in a reputable firm and shape compliance strategies. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong communication skills and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities confidently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AML, CDD, and KYC.
• Minimum 2 years in Quality Assurance or sign-off role.
• Strong knowledge of compliance standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure quality of CDD and EDD work.
• Provide guidance on complex/high-risk cases.
• Engage stakeholders for documentation and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

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We are working with a global real estate firm to hire an AML Team Leader based in Manchester. In this role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the quality and accuracy of CDD and EDD work, providing sign-off on AML/KYC activity, and guiding the wider team on complex and high-risk cases.

The firm is looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience in AML, CDD, and KYC, and a minimum of 2 years in a Quality Assurance or sign-off capacity. Prior leadership experience is essential, as is a strong grasp of compliance standards and regulations within a professional services environment.

The responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and approving CDD work in line with regulatory standards
• Conducting CDD checks where required, using internal systems and databases
• Gathering and analysing information on individuals and corporate entities from third-party sources
• Providing guidance on high-risk or complex cases
• Engaging with stakeholders to clarify and gather required documentation
• Ensuring timely completion of due diligence checks in accordance with internal policy
• Managing sanctions alerts and contributing to their investigation and resolution
• Supporting the wider compliance function with related ad-hoc tasks
• Occasionally travelling between offices when necessary

They are seeking candidates with strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities with confidence. A collaborative mindset and the ability to build trust across teams is key to success in this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a visible and influential position in a well-established firm.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your AML career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

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