Compliance Officer / Deputy MLRO

Eastdil Secured Savills; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastdil Secured Savills, London, seeks an experienced Compliance Officer / Deputy MLRO to join our team. This role combines day-to-day AML duties with broad regulatory oversight, policy development and reporting to senior management and the Board.

The incumbent will oversee AML responsibilities across our international business, including an FCA-regulated entity, advise senior stakeholders, develop policies, run training and manage KYC information.

Qualifications

• 4–10+ years of compliance experience.
• Strong understanding of UK AML regulations, FCA requirements, KYC and financial crime compliance.
• Hands-on experience managing KYC files and client due diligence.
• Comfortable advising senior stakeholders and providing pragmatic advice.
• Ability to balance regulatory obligations with commercial realities in transaction-driven environments.
• Organised, detail-oriented and proactive in all duties.
• Experience in investment banking, real estate advisory or financial services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance oversight of FCA-regulated entity and ensure regulatory obligations are met.
• Draft, review and implement compliance policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Collaborate with deal teams and clients to ensure AML requirements are met without delaying transactions.
• Manage KYC, client onboarding, CDD and EDD.
• Prepare compliance and financial crime reports for senior management and the Board.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external advisers and regulators as required.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and streamline compliance processes.

Education

ICA or ACAMS qualifications

Job description

Eastdil Secured Savills is the global real estate investment bank that uniquely combines commercial real estate and capital markets expertise. We provide truly independent advice with the mission to drive value for our clients through creative, actionable ideas and flawless execution. Our knowledge-driven team is comprised of remarkable people who are seamlessly connected across all levels and geographies, merging experience, expertise, and resources to deliver the best strategies from around the globe. With a focus on serving our clients, we thrive on collaboration to execute the world’s most dynamic transactions.

At Eastdil Secured Savills, we seek individuals who have the expertise, integrity and dedication needed to drive meaningful impact for our clients. We hire and advance based on merit and actively engage talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation throughout our company.

Eastdil Secured Savills is looking for an experienced, proactive, and commercially minded Compliance Officer / Deputy MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) to join our London team.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining day-to-day AML and compliance responsibilities with broader regulatory oversight, policy development and reporting to senior management and the Board.

The role will include AML responsibilities and oversight of compliance matters across our international business, including an FCA-regulated entity. We're looking for someone who is comfortable advising senior stakeholders, developing policies, running training and managing compliance risks, as well as rolling up their sleeves and preparing and managing KYC information.

Essential Functions

• Support compliance oversight of our FCA-regulated entity and ensure relevant regulatory obligations are met.
• Draft, review and implement compliance policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Work directly with deal teams and clients to ensure AML requirements are met without unnecessarily delaying transactions.
• Manage KYC, client onboarding, customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD).
• Prepare compliance and financial crime reports for senior management and the Board.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external advisers and regulators as required.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and streamline compliance processes.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4–10+ years' experience in compliance.
• Strong understanding of UK AML regulations, FCA requirements, KYC, and financial crime compliance.
• Practical experience managing KYC files and client due diligence.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and providing clear, pragmatic advice.
• Able to balance regulatory requirements with the commercial realities of a transaction-driven business.
• Organised, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and happy to get involved at every level.
• Experience in investment banking, real estate advisory or financial services would be advantageous, as would ICA or ACAMS qualifications.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.