Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) Policy Divisional Lead – Corporate Bank [...]

Deutsche Bank; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A major international bank in London is seeking an experienced Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) Policy Divisional Lead. This pivotal role requires expertise in financial crime compliance and involves developing policies, guiding teams, and providing training. Applicants should have a profound understanding of AML/KYC regulations, excellent communication skills, and experience in a multinational setting. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a commitment to personal development.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary and non-contributory pension

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance and Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits including Retail Discounts

CSR programme with volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Proficient understanding of AML and KYC regulations.
• Experience in financial crime compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AML and KYC policy alignment with regulatory needs.
• Provide expert policy guidance to AFC teams.
• Evaluate and approve KYC policy dispensations.
• Design and deliver KYC training across units.
• Represent organization in regulatory engagements.

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) expertise

Know Your Customer (KYC) knowledge

Financial crime compliance experience

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Collaboration in multinational settings

Education

Recognized professional AML qualification

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) Policy Divisional Lead – Corporate Bank & Investment Bank

Location

London

Corporate Title

Vice President

Deutsche Bank benefits from having a highly experienced and dedicated Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) function, which performs a crucial role in keeping Deutsche Bank’s business operations and global financial services clean from financial crime while serving the interests of the Bank and society. Our regional/global matrix structure allows for flexible responses to challenges in the core areas of: AML, Sanctions & Embargoes, Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption, Investigations & Intelligence, Monitoring & Screening, and Risk Assessment.

Our AFC Team will provide you with opportunities to learn, grow and define your career. We foster an open, diverse, and inclusive team culture, that is engaged and well-supported for prosperity and enjoyment of a life/work balance

You will be joining the Global AML & KYC Policy team who are responsible for setting the global AML and KYC standard cross-divisionally and ensuring that German and European (EU) AML regulatory obligations are adhered to. The team provides cross-divisional support across the first line of defence (1LoD) and second line of defence (2LoD) providing policy advice and guidance.

What we’ll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:

• Hybrid Working
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Product and Entity specialist content within the AML & KYC Policy to align with regulatory expectations and business needs. Crucially, you will act as the arbiter of policy intent, guiding Business Divisions in its accurate interpretation and practical application. This also includes assisting and supporting the AML & KYC policy EU AML package workstream
• Serve as the definitive AFC subject matter expert, providing incisive guidance and interpretation on policy application to our Business Line AFC teams.
• Critically evaluate and, where warranted, formally approve KYC policy dispensations, including permanent waivers and exemptions, exercising sound judgment in balancing risk mitigation with business enablement.
• Design and deliver sophisticated KYC training and guidance, elevating the expertise of AFC professionals across diverse business units and geographies.
• Represent the organization in engagements with industry consortia, governmental bodies, and regulatory authorities, contributing to and influencing the broader AFC ecosystem.

Your skills and experience

• A profound and practical command of pertinent Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Substantial experience in financial crime compliance, ideally underpinned by a recognized professional AML qualification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex regulatory mandates into clear, actionable, and understandable directives for diverse audiences.
• The capacity to operate with autonomy, make judicious decisions, and lead projects to successful completion with transparency and accountability.
• Proven experience navigating and effectively collaborating within a large, multinational organization, fostering productive relationships with both business and AFC stakeholders.

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities

• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025 for six consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on [e-mail] to discuss how we can best support you. Alternatively, you can share your phone number, and a member of the team will be happy to call you to talk through your specific requirements.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.