Senior AML & Sanctions Advisory Lead — Deputy MLRO

Posting Date:11/ 11/2026; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One (Europe) plc in Nottingham is seeking a Head of AML and Sanctions Advisory and Deputy MLRO to oversee financial crime compliance and support the MLRO in regulatory affairs.

You will develop AML policies, lead risk assessments, produce management reports and act as a liaison with regulators and enterprise teams while managing a team and ensuring effective CDD, screening and sanctions processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery of prioritized AML objectives, deliverables and change projects
• Manage a team of Associates with a focus on high performance and impact-based delivery
• Act as the deputy and delegate for the MLRO
• Draft COEP Policies, Standards and Procedures for review
• Provide input into monthly, quarterly and annual reports that are delivered to COEP Senior Management and Enterprise stakeholders
• Lead on advisory, and check and challenge for Customer Due Diligence, and customer screening (including sanctions and PEPs)
• Take ownership of High Risk Country assessments and ensure related actions arising from these are appropriately actioned
• Maintain relationships with US teams for sanctions lists and Hotlist screening
• Ensure sanctions processes and procedures are robust, effective and documented (gaps filled and knowledge documented)
• Maintain oversight of AML controls and tests with business areas to ensure effectiveness

Job description

Capital One (Europe) plc in Nottingham is seeking a Head of AML and Sanctions Advisory and Deputy MLRO to oversee financial crime compliance and support the MLRO in regulatory affairs.

You will develop AML policies, lead risk assessments, produce management reports and act as a liaison with regulators and enterprise teams while managing a team and ensuring effective CDD, screening and sanctions processes.