Financial Crime Compliance Senior Manager

Law Support Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance consultancy in the City of London seeks a senior subject matter expert to join the FCC team. Responsible for ensuring compliance with AML, CTF, and related obligations, you'll assess financial crime risks, mentor junior analysts, and guide compliance policy. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and strong analytical skills, particularly regarding Africa-related risks.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Financial Crime Compliance.
• Strong understanding of KYC, AML, CTF, Sanctions, and Tax Evasion/Avoidance regulations.
• Excellent written communication—able to produce regulator-ready reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review KYC due diligence for new clients.
• Identify and mitigate financial crime risks.
• Advise on AML and sanctions issues.

Skills

Financial Crime Compliance

KYC

AML

CTF

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant qualification (ICA, ACAMS)

Tools

Research tools

Job description

Overview

A senior subject matter expert within the FCC team responsible for ensuring compliance with all AML, CTF, Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (AB&C) obligations. The role focuses on assessing and mitigating financial crime risks across high-risk clients connected to Africa, advising on compliance policy, and mentoring junior analysts.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and review KYC due diligence for new clients, periodic reviews, and client modifications.
• Identify and mitigate financial crime risks; produce clear written analyses for senior management and regulators.
• Advise front-office staff and management on AML and sanctions issues.
• Support the Head of FCC and MLRO on investigations, projects, and regulatory tasks.
• Oversee BAU workflows for client onboarding and periodic reviews, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts, sharing technical expertise.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable legislation (FCA Handbook, JMLSG, POCA, Bribery Act, etc.).

Required Experience & Skills

• 7+ years’ experience in Financial Crime Compliance.
• Strong understanding of KYC, AML, CTF, Sanctions, and Tax Evasion/Avoidance regulations.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Africa-related financial crime risks and client structures.
• Excellent written communication—able to produce “regulator-ready” client risk reports.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and research tools.
• Relevant qualification desirable (ICA, ACAMS).
• Language skills and experience with Sub-Saharan African clients advantageous.

Key Attributes

• Autonomous and proactive with investigative mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player and mentor with leadership qualities.
• Self-motivated, professional, and tactful under pressure.