Senior MLRO: AML & Financial Crime Leader

Compliance Professionals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Compliance Professionals is recruiting for an International bank client in the West End seeking an MLRO/AML lead. The role involves overseeing policies, controls and measures for financial crime risk, with responsibility for annual AML planning, monitoring, and reporting to senior management.

Key requirements include SMF17 registration, extensive MLRO experience, and solid PRA/FCA regulatory knowledge. The post emphasizes data-driven AML analytics and stakeholder engagement across local business

Qualifications

• SMF17 registered from a Banking background.
• Several years’ experience working as MLRO or Deputy MLRO or in a similar capacity.
• Knowledge of PRA/FCA regulation.
• Regulatory environment and control awareness.

Responsibilities

• Formulate annual AML plan and perform quality assurance checks to ensure adherence.
• Address issues relating to transaction monitoring and customer and payments screening for sanctions and AML purposes.
• Research and understand regulatory changes and advise the business accordingly.
• Compile MI reports for internal committees in the Branch and Head Office.
• Carry out AML risk assessments, produce annual MLRO report and BWRA, and report findings to management.

Education

SMF17 registered

Job description

Compliance Professionals is recruiting for an International bank client in the West End seeking an MLRO/AML lead. The role involves overseeing policies, controls and measures for financial crime risk, with responsibility for annual AML planning, monitoring, and reporting to senior management.

Key requirements include SMF17 registration, extensive MLRO experience, and solid PRA/FCA regulatory knowledge. The post emphasizes data-driven AML analytics and stakeholder engagement across local business