Associate Director - AML Financial Investigations Unit (FIU), Wealth Management

RBC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking an Associate Director for Wealth FIU to lead investigations and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has strong experience in AML/CFT investigations and a thorough understanding of relevant regulations. This role emphasizes analytical skills and the ability to guide various departments on suspicious activity reporting within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Opportunities for professional development

Training program in financial services

Qualifications

• Strong experience of conducting money laundering/terrorist financing investigations.
• Very good understanding of relevant legal and regulatory environments.
• Ability to provide AML counsel to various functions.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for Director, Wealth FIU in regulatory compliance.
• Lead development of global investigations frameworks.
• Investigate complex financial caseloads.

Skills

Conducting money laundering investigations

Understanding UK and international AML regulations

Technical product knowledge across Wealth Management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and investigation skills

Ability to articulate financial crime risks

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to influence stakeholders

Flexibility in approach and initiative

Education

Relevant qualification in product mechanics

Job description

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

The role will deputise for the Director, Wealth FIU in leading and overseeing aspects of the investigations program covering RBC Wealth businesses globally. The Associate Director will support the Director, Wealth FIU in the development of the investigations framework for Enterprise Strategic Clients and other global initiatives as required.

What will you do?

• Deputising for Director, Wealth FIU in meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements;
• Leading on aspects of the development of global investigations frameworks;
• Leading on aspects of the development of global investigations initiatives;
• Investigating complex caseloads;
• Investigating transaction monitoring and name screening escalations;
• Providing responses to Regulatory Authorities and Law Enforcement Agencies, as required;
• Providing AML counsel and guidance to Front Office, Compliance, Legal, Operations and other functions on the firm's suspicious activity reporting framework;
• Production of accurate MI and Management Reporting.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Strong experience of conducting money laundering / terrorist financing investigations (a background in either law enforcement or financial services environment);
• Very good understanding of the UK and international AML and CTF, Economic Sanctions and ABAC legal and regulatory environment;
• Strong technical product knowledge across Wealth Management offerings;
• Excellent written and verbal skills;
• Strong analytical and investigation skills;
• Ability to understand and articulate financial crime risks as perceived in specific cases and more broadly;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to influence and direct internal and external colleagues;
• Flexibility in attitude and approach;
• Initiative and organisation.

Nice-to-have

• The AML Associate Director will ideally possess or will be working towards a relevant qualification in product mechanics (i.e. CISI Diploma in Wealth Management).

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• A world‑class training program in financial services.

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Job Skills

Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), Business Perspective, Communication, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Integrity, Organizational Governance, Process Management, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address: 100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Work hours/week: 35

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-11-18

Application Deadline: 2025-12-02

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.

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