Assistant Compliance Manager

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants is seeking an AML Compliance Officer in Scotland to join our regulated client services team. The role covers client onboarding, due diligence, compliance monitoring and risk management, with breadth and responsibility across the function.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years’ AML/CFT experience, a solid grasp of GFSC guidelines, and strong written and verbal communication to support colleagues and risk reporting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ AML/CFT/CPF compliance experience in regulated financial services.
• Strong knowledge of GFSC AML/CFT/CPF Handbook and applicable laws.
• Able to review CDD/ECDD files and identify risk indicators.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation and ongoing development of the compliance framework.
• Review CDD, ECDD, source of wealth and source of funds documentation.
• Assist onboarding activities and compliance reviews.
• Maintain compliance registers, trackers and management information.
• Provide guidance to compliance colleagues and escalate complex matters.

Job description

Working across client onboarding, due diligence, compliance monitoring and risk management activities, this role offers excellent breadth and responsibility. Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and a proactive approach will be key to success.

Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the operation and ongoing development of the compliance framework.
• Reviewing CDD, ECDD, source of wealth and source of funds documentation.
• Supporting client onboarding activities and compliance reviews.
• Assessing client risk profiles and identifying compliance risks and gaps.
• Providing technical guidance and support to compliance colleagues.
• Responding to compliance queries and escalating complex matters where appropriate.
• Supporting screening and onboarding systems, alerts and compliance records.
• Assisting with compliance monitoring activities and action tracking.
• Supporting Risk Committee administration, reporting and minute-taking.
• Maintaining compliance registers, trackers and management information.
• Assisting with policy, procedure and control updates.
• Supporting business transformation, technology and compliance improvement projects.
• Contributing to AML, CFT and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Skills / Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years' experience within an AML/CFT/CPF compliance role, ideally gained within a fiduciary, private wealth, funds, banking, corporate services or other regulated financial services environment. They will possess a good working knowledge of the GFSC AML/CFT/CPF Handbook and relevant legislation, together with the ability to apply regulatory requirements in a practical and proportionate manner. Candidates should be confident reviewing CDD files, identifying risk indicators and escalating issues appropriately. A relevant compliance qualification would be advantageous, although candidates currently studying towards a qualification or willing to undertake further professional development will also be considered. Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills are essential, alongside a proactive and commercially aware approach to compliance and risk management.

For a full job description or further information on this role please call 711188 , or email [e-mail] .