AML Team Leader

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate firm seeks an AML Team Leader in Manchester. You will oversee CDD and EDD quality, provide AML/KYC sign-off, and guide your team on complex cases. Minimum 5 years experience in AML and 2 years in a QA role are required. Strong leadership and compliance knowledge are essential for this full-time position. Join a dynamic legal services team and make a significant impact in risk and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of AML, CDD, and KYC experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a Quality Assurance or sign-off capacity.
• Prior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and approving CDD work in line with regulatory standards.
• Conducting CDD checks using internal systems.
• Providing guidance on high-risk or complex cases.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Ability to manage competing priorities

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum 5 years of AML, CDD, and KYC experience
• Minimum 2 years in a Quality Assurance or sign-off capacity
• Prior leadership experience
• Strong grasp of compliance standards and regulations within a professional services environment

Skills and attributes

• Strong communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities with confidence
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build trust across teams

Position details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice

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