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Business Analyst (Financial Crime/KYC/AML) - Outside IR35 - Up to £500 per day
Posted 6 days ago by Hunter Bond
Business Analyst – Financial Crime / KYC & CDD Location: London / Hybrid Outside IR35 - Up to £500 per day We are lo...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
Business Analyst (Financial Crime/KYC/AML) - Outside IR35 - Up to £500 per day
Posted 6 days ago by Hunter Bond
Key ResponsibilitiesCreate detailed end-to-end process maps, documenting current-state and future-state processes.Analys...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London
1 Year Contract | Risk & Control, AML Operations - Preparer-1
Posted 1 week ago by United Overseas Bank
Job ResponsibilitiesConduct in-depth research using internal and external sources (e.g., public records, open-source int...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Singapore
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Sign UpSenior Officer, Source of Wealth, Reviewer, Middle Office Anti Money Laundering...
Posted 1 week ago by United Overseas Bank
Job DescriptionSource of Wealth(SOW)Reviewer, Middle Office Anti Money Laundering ControlsEnsure all KYC reviews perform...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Singapore
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US Analyst - AML / OFAC Compliance Officer
Posted 1 week ago by Crédit Agricole S.A.
Job summaryThis position is placed within the Advisory group of the Financial Security team.The position's main responsi...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location New York, United States
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AML & Conflicts Assistant (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Posted 1 week ago by Trowers & Hamlins
DescriptionJoin Trowers & Hamlins on a 6 month fixed term contract and develop a career in legal compliance as part...
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- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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About Our AML Contract Roles in Leeds
What does a aml contractor do?
AML (Anti-Money Laundering) contractors are engaged to help financial services organisations and other regulated businesses meet their obligations under UK money laundering legislation, the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, and applicable FCA and JMLSG guidance. Contract engagements arise most commonly during remediation programmes following regulatory findings or enforcement actions, during periods of significant business change such as mergers or new product launches that require AML framework redesign, and when organisations need specialist capacity to work through backlogs of high-risk customer reviews or suspicious activity report investigations. The AML contracting market is concentrated in banking, wealth management, insurance, payments, and cryptocurrency businesses.
AML contractors are expected to combine strong technical knowledge of UK AML legislation and regulatory expectations with practical experience of implementing controls in live financial services environments. For operational roles, experience conducting customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence reviews, investigating transaction monitoring alerts, and drafting and submitting SARs to the National Crime Agency is essential. For more senior or advisory roles, experience designing AML frameworks, conducting gap analyses against regulatory requirements, and presenting findings to compliance committees and regulatory examiners is expected. Knowledge of AML technology platforms used for transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and customer risk rating is widely valued across both operational and project-based engagements.
What is the market like for aml contractors?
AML contracting remains one of the most reliably busy specialist markets within financial services compliance. Regulatory pressure from the FCA, NCA, and HMRC has remained intense, and the pace of enforcement action against financial institutions for AML failings has maintained strong demand for experienced AML contractors who can lead remediation programmes and strengthen controls. The expansion of AML obligations into crypto-asset businesses and buy-now-pay-later providers is creating additional demand. Rates for experienced AML specialists have been resilient, particularly for contractors with enforcement investigation or complex financial crime backgrounds.
What is the contracting market like in Leeds?
One of the largest financial and legal centres outside London, Leeds generates sustained contractor demand from high street banks, building societies, insurance groups, and national law firms with significant presences in the city. Legal technology, regulatory change, and compliance contracting benefit from this dual concentration in a way few other regional cities can offer. The NHS and broader public sector add volume across programme delivery, clinical systems, and business analysis. Around the South Bank area, a growing pool of technology firms is gradually broadening the types of roles available beyond the traditional finance and professional services core. For contractors seeking a lower cost base without a significant reduction in opportunity, Leeds is one of the most credible alternatives to London in the north of England.
How much do aml contractors usually earn in Leeds?
Contract rates for aml roles in Leeds typically range from £500 to £900 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many aml vacancies in Leeds are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 aml contract roles across the site, with Leeds contributing substantially. Data reviewed up to August 2026.