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Anti-Money Laundering Team Leader

Sacco Mann

Newcastle upon Tyne

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking an Anti-Money Laundering Team Leader to drive the operational performance of their KYC/AML team in Newcastle. This role involves overseeing a dedicated team, providing essential support to the AML Manager, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You'll be a key point of contact for escalated AML queries, making a significant impact in a dynamic environment. With a focus on team development and stakeholder communication, this position offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate in the field of compliance. Join a forward-thinking firm that values your expertise and supports your professional growth.

25 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Life assurance

Free headspace subscription

Subsidised city centre parking

Annual travel tickets

Proven experience in AML management and KYC processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential for the role.

Oversee the Analyst Team and manage day-to-day operations.
Provide technical advice on KYC/CDD/AML and sanctions.

AML line management experience

KYC/AML/CDD and sanctions knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Sacco Mann are working with a leading commercial law firm who are recruiting for an Anti-Money Laundering Team Leader to join their busy team in Newcastle. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management and providing supervision to the Analyst Team.

The Role

You will support, lead, and develop the operational performance of the client onboarding/KYC/AML Sanctions team, and you will be a main point of contact for escalated AML queries relating to client onboarding including risk assessments.

Key Responsibilities

Overseeing central mailboxes and responsible for allocating workloads, response SLAs
Providing supervision to the Risk and Compliance Analysts
Provide technical KYC/CDD/AML and sanctions advice where required whilst having an open dialogue with the Anti-Money Laundering Manager and Director of Risk and Compliance maintaining the effective management of matters
Communicating with Stakeholders across the firm
Providing support to AML Manager
Supporting the Risk and Compliance team with actions relating to internal audits of compliance

About You

Previous AML line management experience
Previous experience in KYC/AML/CDD and sanctions (ideally within a law firm)
Driven to develop a small team
Excellent analytical skills
Strong problem-solving skills

What's in it for you?

Hybrid working, with 2 days in the office and 3 days from home a week
25 days annual leave, with additional bank holidays (which increases long-term with service)
Holiday purchase scheme
Life assurance
Free headspace subscription
Subsidised city centre parking and annual travel tickets

If you are interested in this Anti-Money Laundering Team Leader role in Newcastle, then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.

This position is able to offer a range of salaries as the client has flexibility as to the level of skills required. The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will reflect their specific experience and skills.

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