FCP Manager - Advisory

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in London is seeking an experienced FCP Manager - Advisory to lead client-facing AML activities and oversee the firm's Register of Overseas Entities and Identity Verification services. The ideal candidate will possess significant AML/KYC compliance experience, strong leadership skills, and in-depth knowledge of UK regulations. This role offers an opportunity to manage complex client relationships and ensure regulatory compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in AML/KYC roles within financial services.
• Demonstrable experience overseeing ACSP services and filings.
• Proven track record managing high-risk clients and structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-facing AML activities and oversee ROE and IDV services.
• Ensure compliance with UK Money Laundering Regulations.
• Manage key client relationships, providing senior-level advice.

Skills

AML/KYC compliance experience

Knowledge of UK AML regulations

Client relationship management

Experience with Companies House filings

Education

Degree level education or equivalent professional experience

ICA Diploma in AML, ACAMS or equivalent

Job description

FCP Manager - Advisory

Department: Risk & Compliance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description

The Manager will take responsibility for leading client‑facing AML activities and overseeing the firm’s Register of Overseas Entities (“ROE”) and Identity Verification (“IDV”) service line. This includes managing high‑risk and complex client structures, ensuring compliance with UK Money Laundering Regulations and ROE legislation, and acting as a senior escalation point for both clients and colleagues. The role requires deep technical knowledge, strong client relationship skills, and proven leadership in developing best practices for AML and ROE compliance.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role are varied and would include the following:

Strategic and Leadership

• Lead the firm’s FCP Advisory client‑facing activities, ensuring processes meet regulatory requirements and align with best practice.
• Assist with devising other sources of third party revenue.
• Oversee the ROE service line, ensuring efficient and compliant handling of all ROE registrations, update statements, and removals.
• Oversee the IDV service line, ensuring all PSC’s and directors are verified in accordance with the Companies House Guidance.
• Be the key contact for providing CDD to third parties on a complex ownership structure, with overseas corporate trustees and trusts involved in the structure.

AML and Client Due Diligence

• Review AML/KYC due diligence on high‑risk clients and complex beneficial ownership structures.
• Submit IDV declarations to Companies House.
• Act as senior lead for the ROE service line, responsible for quality assurance and regulatory compliance of all ROE submissions.
• Oversee and approve complex ownership structure analyses, ensuring accurate reporting to Companies House for ROE.
• Manage key client relationships for IDV/ROE services, providing clear, senior‑level advice on regulatory obligations.
• Ensure the annual update process for ROEs is well managed, with controls to prevent missed filings and penalties.
• Liaise with regulators and Companies House on complex or disputed cases.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Significant experience in AML/KYC compliance roles within financial services, legal, accountancy, or corporate services.
• In‑depth knowledge of UK AML regulations and the Register of Overseas Entities framework.
• Demonstrable experience overseeing ACSP services and/or Companies House filings.
• Proven track record of managing high‑risk clients, complex structures, and senior client relationships.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification essential (e.g., ICA Diploma in AML, ACAMS, equivalent).
• Degree level education or equivalent professional experience.

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