COO - Client Onboarding & AML Lifecycle Lead

Compliance Professionals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Compliance Professionals is seeking an experienced AML & Client Onboarding Lead within the COLM framework. The role focuses on client onboarding, ongoing AML/CFT monitoring, and reviews across Front Office and AML Exit processes in a wealth management context.

You will drive remediation activities, lead KYC verifications, and supervise periodic reviews among private banking clients while coordinating with key stakeholders across Compliance and BusinessUnits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of AML and client review experience in Private Wealth.
• Knowledgeable about risks and suspicious activities in Private Wealth clients.
• Experienced in investigating suspicious transactions.
• Experience handling operational incidents and policy implementation.
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT framework, onboarding, reviews and transaction monitoring.
• Ability to collect and analyze data across risk metrics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Front Office to drive remediation and review exercises from COLM Project.
• Provide support to COLM Managers, COO and Business Managers on compliance projects.
• Review and monitor COLM SLA, perform monthly controls and track issues.
• Conduct internal training for Front Office staff on KYC AML matters.
• Lead projects or process improvements as directed by management.
• Consolidate review findings and reports for Senior Management.
• Lead onboarding of Private Banking clients, ensuring timely KYC validation and approvals.
• Advise Front Office on onboarding deficiencies and documentation.
• Perform independent KYC/AML risk reviews and Source of Wealth verification.
• Review and approve new business relationships with third parties.
• Coordinate with Relationship Managers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Assist in escalation and preparation of AML Exit Forum materials and timelines.
• Support Marketing Guidelines and regulatory matters with FO control and operationalisation.

Skills

AML/KYC

Private Wealth

Investigations

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Operational risk

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin or equivalent

Job description

Compliance Professionals is seeking an experienced AML & Client Onboarding Lead within the COLM framework. The role focuses on client onboarding, ongoing AML/CFT monitoring, and reviews across Front Office and AML Exit processes in a wealth management context.

You will drive remediation activities, lead KYC verifications, and supervise periodic reviews among private banking clients while coordinating with key stakeholders across Compliance and BusinessUnits.