AML Compliance Officer

Surrey | Hybrid Working

Are you an AML professional looking to develop your career within a respected international financial services organisation?

We’re recruiting an AML Compliance Officer on behalf of a highly regarded asset finance business that forms part of a leading European banking group. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative Compliance team where you’ll play a key role in protecting the business from financial crime while developing your expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Working closely with the Deputy MLRO, you’ll be involved in all aspects of Anti-Money Laundering compliance, supporting the business in meeting its regulatory obligations and ensuring robust AML controls remain at the heart of the organisation.

As AML Compliance Officer, you’ll undertake a broad range of AML activities, including customer due diligence, Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews, sanctions and PEP screening, beneficial ownership investigations and ongoing monitoring of client relationships.

You’ll work closely with Sales, Compliance and senior stakeholders to investigate escalated cases, maintain accurate records, assist with regulatory reporting and contribute towards policy development, risk assessments and compliance projects. You’ll also help monitor regulatory developments and support the business in maintaining the highest standards of financial crime compliance.

We’re keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Experience within an AML, Financial Crime or Compliance role, ideally within Financial Services.
• Good knowledge of AML regulations, KYC, CDD and financial crime controls.
• An understanding of FCA regulatory requirements.
• Experience carrying out customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence investigations.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with stakeholders across the business.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.
• Experience using systems such as World-Check or similar screening platforms would be advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to join a highly respected international financial services organisation.
• Hybrid working.
• Excellent exposure to a broad range of AML and Financial Crime activities.
• Supportive leadership with genuine opportunities to develop your Compliance career.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re looking for your next challenge within AML Compliance and want to join an organisation committed to excellence, please contact Adam Sommerville or Nicola Rouse at James George recruitment who will be delighted to speak with you.