Our client is seeking an experienced AML Review Team Manager to join their organisation on a full-time basis. This role involves managing a team responsible for AML quality assurance and the review of corporate and individual customer due diligence. You will ensure that AML controls are carried out in line with regulatory standards and company procedures, supporting a risk-based approach across onboarding, periodic reviews and trigger events. This role also contributes to operational alignment and training across the business.
Job Duties:
- Perform and approve AML reviews of individual and corporate customers at onboarding, during periodic reviews and following trigger events
- Determine customer risk profiles, incorporating due diligence findings and AML quality assurance outcomes
- Ensure appropriate internal approval is obtained for high-risk business relationships
- Adhere to AML, due diligence and anti-fraud screening controls, escalating matters to the MLRO, MLCO and senior management when required
- Identify and update customer profiles and escalate data gaps to operational teams as needed
- Contact customers to obtain additional information or documentation where relevant
- Perform compliance testing and ensure evidence of reviews is stored appropriately
- Provide management information and updates on AML review progress against defined targets
- Support the testing of new risk assessment tools and AML system functionality
- Participate in operational AML alignment projects across the wider group
- Lead and deliver training to operational teams on AML review procedures
- Create and maintain effective procedures in line with evolving legal requirements
- Manage and develop the AML Quality Control and Periodic Review team
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve AML-related issues
- Deliver training sessions and monitor execution to ensure compliance with regulatory expectations
- Stay updated on regulatory developments and attend training to maintain technical expertise
- Pursue relevant professional qualifications, supported by the organisation
Job Requirements:
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in AML, KYC and quality assurance processes
- Proven ability to assess and review customer risk profiles and implement due diligence measures
- Experience managing AML periodic reviews for both individual and corporate clients
- Familiarity with AML screening tools, regulatory frameworks, and data management procedures
- Ability to lead and develop teams with a focus on compliance standards and service quality
- Confident in providing training and procedural guidance to wider operational teams
- Experience handling compliance testing and delivering AML-related projects
- Effective communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records and follow defined processes
- Strong understanding of regulatory obligations and the risk-based approach
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping current with regulatory change
What You’ll Love:
You will be joining a forward-thinking and compliance-driven organisation where your leadership and expertise will play a key role in maintaining high AML standards. Our client offers a supportive environment for continued professional growth and development within a collaborative and regulatory-focused culture.
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