KYC/AML Operations Manager: Onboarding & Sanctions Risk

ICE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ICE is seeking a Manager for the AML Counterparty Management team in Greater London. This role oversees Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes and manages a KYC/AML team, ensuring compliance with robust Anti-Money Laundering and sanctions controls. The ideal candidate has over five years of experience in Financial Crime or Compliance, excellent communication skills, and a degree level education. Candidates with AML qualifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) are desirable. The position is based on-site in London, with an emphasis on process improvement and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a Financial Crime or Compliance function.
• Experience assessing firms’ KYC, AML and sanctions systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and engage with teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the KYC/AML team, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Oversee Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for new Member onboarding.
• Manage and resolve high-risk alerts from sanctions screening.

Skills

Financial Crime experience

People management

KYC/AML expertise

Excellent communication skills

Process improvement

Using AI for process enhancement

Education

Degree level education

AML qualification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS)

Job description

ICE is seeking a Manager for the AML Counterparty Management team in Greater London. This role oversees Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes and manages a KYC/AML team, ensuring compliance with robust Anti-Money Laundering and sanctions controls. The ideal candidate has over five years of experience in Financial Crime or Compliance, excellent communication skills, and a degree level education. Candidates with AML qualifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) are desirable. The position is based on-site in London, with an emphasis on process improvement and team collaboration.