Compliance Manager – Financial Crime

About the role

This position leads the firm’s financial crime prevention framework, ensuring strict adherence to FCA regulations and internal policies. You will oversee AML procedures, support high‑risk client onboarding, and collaborate with global compliance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and develop AML and financial crime policies in line with evolving regulations.
• Conduct risk‑based assessments of customers, products and services.
• Advisory and approval role in onboarding higher‑risk clients.
• Screen clients against sanction lists, PEPs, adverse media and manage alerts.
• Monitor World Check One alerts daily, escalating as needed.
• Prepare and submit SARs to the NCA and support investigations.
• Deliver and record financial crime training for staff.
• Participate in governance meetings and liaise with Group and Head Office on global AML matters.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in financial crime, AML or KYC roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK, European and global financial crime regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Required skills

• World Check One system

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a leading investment bank in London.
• Collaborative global compliance environment.
• Professional development and training in financial crime prevention.