Senior AML Officer

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank seeks a Senior AML Deputy MLRO in Central London. This role involves overseeing financial crime risks, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting senior management. Applicants should have over 3 years in AML/compliance roles, relevant professional qualifications, and excellent analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £50,000 alongside benefits, in a reputable banking environment with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive pension scheme

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in an AML/Compliance role within Financial Services.
• Experience in compliance and risk management, particularly within banking.
• Proven ability to manage and implement compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support the MLRO, ensuring oversight of financial crime risks.
• Review and maintain financial crime prevention policies.
• Oversee transaction monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional qualifications relevant to financial crime

Job description

Opportunity to step into a senior financial crime position

• Leading international bank with a strong global presence.

About Our Client

The hiring organisation is a leading international bank with a strong global presence, who pride themselves on ethical banking practices.

Job Description

• Deputy MLRO Oversight: Supporting the MLRO, ensuring full oversight of AML, CFT, ABC, sanctions, and broader financial crime risks across the London Branch.
• Policy & Regulatory Compliance: Reviews and maintains financial crime prevention policies, ensuring alignment with UK legislation, FCA/PRA rules, JMLSG guidance, FATF standards, and internal requirements.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Oversees transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, PEPs, SARs, adverse media alerts, and ensures accurate, timely MI and reports for senior management, committees, and annual MLRO reporting.
• Risk Framework & Controls: Maintains and strengthens the branch's Financial Crime Risk Framework; ensures CDD/EDD processes, systems, and controls remain effective and fit for purpose, providing challenge to first-line teams.
• Training, Guidance & Collaboration: Provides financial crime advice, mandatory training, and ongoing support to senior management, branch staff, and relevant head office stakeholders; contributes to process and procedural improvements.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Senior AML / DMLRO should have:

• 3+ years experience in an AML / Compliance role within Financial Services, preferably a Bank.
• Professional qualifications relevant to financial crime and/or relevant legal qualifications.
• Experience in compliance and risk management, particularly within banking.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage and implement compliance frameworks effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £50,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive pension scheme.
• Permanent role based in Central London with opportunities for professional growth.
• Chance to work in a reputable financial services organisation within the banking sector.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply today!