Senior AML Executive

Overview

In this role you act as a Second Line escalation point for AML, reviewing complex, high‑risk onboarding cases and advising on AML, CDD, EDD, and sanctions. You will challenge First Line decisions, ensure alignment with policies and regulatory requirements, and drive improvements in due diligence processes. You’ll train and mentor staff, perform quality control, and support audits while shaping compliance policies. This is a chance to help scale robust financial crime controls in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Personal training budget
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership discount
• PerkBox corporate discounts
• Travel loan
• Health, Dental & Life Insurance

Responsibilities

• Serve as escalation point for First Line AML teams on complex onboarding and due diligence cases
• Provide risk-based guidance on AML, CDD, EDD and sanctions matters to First Line
• Review First Line risk decisions for consistency with policies and risk appetite
• Document rationale and outcomes for escalations and resolutions
• Deliver departmental training and mentor new staff
• Perform quality control on applications and provide SME feedback
• Conduct compliance calls with customers to assess controls and programs
• Identify and communicate areas for improvement in due diligence processes
• Present case files and process overviews during audits
• Draft and enhance compliance policies and procedures

Key requirements

• Minimum 3 years AML experience
• In-depth knowledge of AML, CTF and financial services regulations
• Experience with CDD and ongoing assurance for complex client types and corporate structures
• Experience in UK/EU regulated financial services, preferably fintech or related sectors
• Experience working with Digital Asset service providers is beneficial
• Ability to self-manage and handle competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and deliver training
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with peers and business counterparts

• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• AML, CDD, EDD, Sanctions knowledge
• Regulatory compliance experience in financial services
• Policy drafting and procedural enhancements

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