Our global is a global fintech banking group who are looking for an Anti-Financial Crime & Onboarding Manager. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the frontline defence against financial crime, serving as a subject matter expert and point of reference for team members.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a 1st Line Anti-Financial Crime & Onboarding Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and transaction monitoring activities to ensure the Bank’s compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations. You’ll play a critical role in identifying and mitigating financial crime risk at the frontline of customer interaction.
Oversee and support AML/KYC reviews on new and existing customers in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Review and advise on suitability of customer documentation and verification (e.g., ID, proof of address, source of funds/wealth).
Assess and monitor screening and background checks using internal systems and third-party tools.
Manage and monitor investigations of alerts from monitoring systems conducted by the frontline, escalating suspicious activity as appropriate.
Liaise with internal teams to obtain missing information or resolve KYC issues.
Contribute to the overall continuous improvement and development of the AML/KYC operations by supporting the implementation of internal controls, process improvements and documentation updates.
Assist in the preparation of internal reports and MI relating to Financial Crime and AML.
Stay current on AML/CTF legislation, typologies, and regulatory expectations.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Experience in a KYC, AML, or compliance role within a financial institution (preferably with experience in Commercial/SME Lending).
Working knowledge of the UK regulatory environment, including the Money Laundering Regulations, JMLSG Guidance, and FCA Handbook.
Familiarity with screening and case management tools e.g. LexisNexis, ComplyAdvantage, RiskNarrative, Dow Jones.
Team player with a proactive attitude and ethical mindset.
Strong attention to detail and investigative mindset.
For further information please contact Duncan Jeffery
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