Senior AML & Sanctions Advisory Lead | Deputy MLRO

Capital One; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One Europe in Nottingham is seeking a strategic Head of AML and Sanctions Advisory to support the MLRO and lead the AML team within Compliance. The role includes policy development, risk assessments, and regulatory engagement across COEP.

You will guide a high-performing Associates team, manage sanctions screening and CDD, and own high-risk country actions, with broad interaction across UK/US entities and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Delivery of the AML Work Programme
• Own the delivery and provide support to 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 to senior management
• Lead on Customer Due Diligence, customer screening including sanctions and PEPs
• Take ownership of High Risk Country assessments and action related items
• Ensure insight is added to cross-functional AML deliverables and escalate impacts
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders to highlight ineffective controls and AML issues
• Manage Sanctions Screening Processes and coordinate with US teams on lists
• Ensure sanctions processes are robust, documented and gaps filled

Job description

Capital One Europe in Nottingham is seeking a strategic Head of AML and Sanctions Advisory to support the MLRO and lead the AML team within Compliance. The role includes policy development, risk assessments, and regulatory engagement across COEP.

You will guide a high-performing Associates team, manage sanctions screening and CDD, and own high-risk country actions, with broad interaction across UK/US entities and senior stakeholders.