Global AML & Onboarding Operations Leader

Sokin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sokin is expanding its global AML capabilities and seeks a Group AML Manager to lead onboarding and transaction monitoring across all entities. You will directly manage regional team leads and collaborate with MLROs and the COO to deliver a well-governed, scalable operation.

The role requires 10+ years in AML/CFT, with proven leadership across multi-site teams, strong regulatory knowledge, and a track record of delivering robust controls and regulator-facing remediation in a fast-growing

Qualifications

• 10+ years in AML/CFT operations focusing on onboarding (CDD/KYC) and/or transaction monitoring.
• Proven people-management across multi-site and multi-jurisdictional teams.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulatory expectations across jurisdictions.
• Comfortable with SLA/turnaround metrics, QA/QC and alert/case forecasting.
• Experience in a Three Lines of Defence model with regulators/auditors.
• Track record remediating operational control weaknesses with regulator-facing programmes.
• Professional certifications (ICA, ACAMS, CAMS) desirable.
• Experience managing outsourced or offshore KYC/TM operations desirable.
• Familiarity with case management and TM platforms to drive operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop group onboarding and TM teams across regions; set objectives and performance standards.
• Own resourcing and workforce planning across jurisdictions; balance capacity with growth and licence expansion.
• Build a consistent group-wide operating rhythm: shifts, escalation paths, QA/QC, and MI reporting.
• Coach team leads on AML/CFT judgement and regulatory expectations; promote ownership and continuous improvement.
• Oversee onboarding (CDD/KYC) and TM operations; monitor approval rates and time-to-onboard; ensure regulator-aligned decisions.
• Ensure investigations meet evidentiary standards; track typology trends and feeding insights to wider Compliance.
• Produce MI and dashboards for MLROs and governance committees; support audits and regulatory examinations.
• Drive remediation of legacy findings with sustainable fixes.

Skills

AML/CFT operations

Team leadership

Onboarding (CDD/KYC)

Transaction monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Performance metrics

QA/QC

Remediation

Education

ACAMS/CACs/ICA certification

Regulatory compliance certification

Tools

KYC/TM platforms

Case management systems

Job description

Sokin is expanding its global AML capabilities and seeks a Group AML Manager to lead onboarding and transaction monitoring across all entities. You will directly manage regional team leads and collaborate with MLROs and the COO to deliver a well-governed, scalable operation.

The role requires 10+ years in AML/CFT, with proven leadership across multi-site teams, strong regulatory knowledge, and a track record of delivering robust controls and regulator-facing remediation in a fast-growing