Summary: The AML Compliance Officer role is a 5-month contract position within a leading international financial services organization, focusing on supporting the financial crime framework. The position involves conducting KYC/CDD checks, sanctions and PEP screening, and assisting with regulatory reporting and risk assessments. The role requires immediate availability and offers a hybrid working arrangement. This opportunity provides exposure to a wide range of AML and compliance activities within a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct KYC/CDD checks, sanctions and PEP screening, and beneficial ownership reviews.
- Perform ongoing customer monitoring and AML investigations.
- Assist with SARs, regulatory reporting, policy updates, and risk assessments.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to support the financial crime framework.
Key Skills:
- Experience in AML, KYC, or Financial Crime within a regulated environment (preferably Banking or Leasing).
- Immediate availability to start the contract or on a short notice period.
- Knowledge of AML/CTF regulations and FCA requirements.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage workloads independently and meet deadlines.
- Experience with AML screening tools and Microsoft Office.
Salary (Rate): £220 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
AML Compliance Officer - 5-month Contract (Banking)
- £200 - £220 per day via umbrella
- Hybrid working, 3 days a week in the office (2 days WFH)
- Location: South-West, London.
A leading international financial services organisation is seeking an AML Compliance Officer to join its Compliance team.
Reporting to the Deputy MLRO, you'll support the firm's financial crime framework by carrying out KYC/CDD checks, sanctions and PEP screening, beneficial ownership reviews, ongoing customer monitoring and AML investigations. You'll also assist with SARs, regulatory reporting, policy updates and risk assessments while working closely with internal stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Experience in AML, KYC or Financial Crime within a regulated environment (preferably Banking or Leasing).
- You must be immediately available to start the contract or on a short notice period.
- Knowledge of AML/CTF regulations and FCA requirements.
- Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage workloads independently and meet deadlines.
- Experience with AML screening tools and Microsoft Office.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team within a well-established international organisation, offering exposure to a broad range of AML and compliance activities and excellent career development opportunities.
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