Financial Crime Policy & Procedure Writer (KYC / AML / Compliance) (h / f)

emagine; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Financial Crime Policy & Procedure Writer to develop and maintain policies related to KYC and AML. The ideal candidate has a strong background in financial crime compliance and excellent writing skills. This remote position offers £550-£650 per day and is an opportunity to shape critical compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial crime compliance, KYC, and AML regulations.
• Proven experience in policy and procedure writing in a regulated environment.
• Excellent written communication skills for clear, logical policies.

Responsibilities

• Draft and maintain policies for KYC/AML Financial Crime functions.
• Translate regulatory requirements into actionable policies.
• Work with teams to ensure documentation aligns with processes.

Skills

Financial crime compliance

KYC

AML

Regulatory requirements interpretation

Written communication skills

Version control

Operational efficiency

Adaptability

Education

Professional qualifications in Compliance or Financial Crime

Job description

Financial Crime Policy & Procedure Writer (KYC/AML/Compliance)

UK-Fully Remote

£550-£650pd

emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm Specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions.

We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine.

We are currently looking for a Financial Crime Policy & Procedure Writer, you will play a critical role in developing, maintaining, and communicating clear, consistent, and practical policies, procedures, and technical documentation across the Financial Crime, KYC (Know Your Customer), and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) functions.

You will ensure documentation reflects current regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and internal standards, enabling teams to apply policies effectively while balancing compliance, operational efficiency, and customer experience.

Role

• Draft, update, and maintain clear, concise, and practical policies, procedures, manuals, and process documentation across KYC/AML/Financial Crime functions.

• Translate complex regulatory and compliance requirements into accessible, actionable policies and operating procedures.

• Stay up to date with relevant UK and international Financial Crime, KYC, AML, and Sanctions regulations.

• Interpret new or updated regulations and advise stakeholders on how to integrate requirements into policies and procedures.

• Work closely with teams across Operations, Product, Client Onboarding, etc to ensure documentation aligns with day-to-day processes.

• Partner with Risk & Compliance to ensure policies meet internal standards and external regulatory obligations, while constructively challenging where appropriate.

• Support training, QA, and audit teams with clear, accessible documentation.

• Conduct regular reviews of existing policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance and operational efficiency.

• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, evidence of adherence, and responses to queries.

• Ensure version control, accessibility, and consistency of all documentation across the organisation.

• Incorporate regulatory and internal policy changes into updated documentation, communicating changes to relevant teams.

• Work with Product and Technology functions to ensure system and process changes are reflected in policies and procedures.

Key Skills and Experience

• Have a strong understanding of financial crime compliance, KYC, AML, and sanctions regulations in the UK and/or other global jurisdictions.

• Proven experience in policy, procedure, or technical writing within a financial services, fintech, or other regulated environment.

• Skilled at interpreting regulatory requirements and turning them into clear, practical guidance for operational teams.

• Have excellent written communication skills - able to write policies and procedures that are clear, logical, and user-friendly.

• Detail-oriented, organised, and able to maintain version control across multiple documents.

• Pragmatic, balancing regulatory compliance with operational efficiency and customer service.

• Have prior experience in banking, fintech, or another FCA-regulated environment (preferred but not essential).

• Are proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic about improving processes and strengthening Financial Crime risk management.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Professional qualifications in Compliance, Financial Crime, AML, or related areas (eg, ICA, ACAMS, CISI).

• Experience supporting regulatory audits, reviews, or inspections.

• Exposure to large-scale financial crime transformation projects or change initiatives.

• Familiarity with documentation tools, knowledge management systems, or policy management platforms.

Interested?

At emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds.

If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately, our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals that are looking to further their career and explore their full potential.

emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. It is the policy of the Company to give equal opportunity in employment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or ethnic origin