Aml Specialist

AML SME/Transfer Agency

A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced AML SME- Transfer Agency to join its Investor UK Transfer Agency team on a 9-month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior AML professional with strong expertise in KYC, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and financial crime risk management within a Transfer Agency, Fund Administration, or Asset Management environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee AML and KYC processes for new and existing investors.
• Conduct and review sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and financial crime controls.
• Act as an AML Subject Matter Expert, providing guidance to stakeholders and offshore teams.
• Lead complex AML, fraud, and financial crime investigations.
• Support AML transformation initiatives, regulatory change, and process improvements.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, and investors.
• Ensure compliance with AML regulations, policies, and industry best practice.

Required Experience

• Strong AML/Financial crime Experience within Banking, Asset Management, Fund Administration, or Transfer Agency.
• Deep understanding of KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.
• Experience investigating complex financial crime cases and managing risk.
• Knowledge of trusts, charities, pensions, private companies, and beneficial ownership structures.
• Professional qualification such as ICA or CAMS preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Contract Details

• Duration: 9-month contract
• Location: London
• Working Pattern: Hybrid (office and remote working)
• Sector: Financial Services/Fund Administration

Job Title: Aml Specialist

Location: London, UK

Job Type: Contract