Global Compliance Lead – AML, KYC & Sanctions

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment is partnering with a highly international business to appoint a Compliance Manager in its London team. The role leads the development and international expansion of the compliance programme, overseeing AML/KYC onboarding, sanctions, third-party due diligence, and regulatory updates.

Travel to oversee global implementation is anticipated. The successful candidate will move beyond operations to own a developing function, building scalable processes and

Qualifications

• We are seeking a compliance expert with international exposure and leadership potential.
• Strong experience across AML/KYC, sanctions and due diligence.
• Ability to develop and embed global compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen the global compliance programme across multiple jurisdictions.
• Own AML, KYC and customer/counterparty onboarding processes.
• Establish ongoing monitoring, periodic review and due diligence frameworks.
• Oversee sanctions compliance, screening and regulatory updates.
• Lead third-party and service-provider due diligence initiatives.
• Support anti-bribery and wider regulatory requirements.
• Design and deliver compliance training across international offices.
• Collaborate with regional teams to embed consistent standards.
• Advise stakeholders on evolving compliance and financial crime risks.
• Help build the compliance function with international resources.
• Over time, manage an international compliance team.

Job description

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment is partnering with a highly international business to appoint a Compliance Manager in its London team. The role leads the development and international expansion of the compliance programme, overseeing AML/KYC onboarding, sanctions, third-party due diligence, and regulatory updates.

Travel to oversee global implementation is anticipated. The successful candidate will move beyond operations to own a developing function, building scalable processes and