132 Anti Money Laundering jobs in the United Kingdom
AML Team Leader
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We are working with a global real estate firm to hire an AML Team Leader based in London. In this role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the quality and accuracy of CDD and EDD work, providing sign-off on AML/KYC activity, and guiding the wider team on complex and high-risk cases.
The firm is looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience in AML, CDD, and KYC, and a minimum of 2 years in a Quality Assurance or sign-off capacity. Prior leadership experience is essential, as is a strong grasp of compliance standards and regulations within a professional services environment.
The responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing and approving CDD work in line with regulatory standards
- Conducting CDD checks where required, using internal systems and databases
- Gathering and analysing information on individuals and corporate entities from third-party sources
- Providing guidance on high-risk or complex cases
- Engaging with stakeholders to clarify and gather required documentation
- Ensuring timely completion of due diligence checks in accordance with internal policy
- Managing sanctions alerts and contributing to their investigation and resolution
- Supporting the wider compliance function with related ad-hoc tasks
- Occasionally travelling between offices when necessary
They are seeking candidates with strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities with confidence. A collaborative mindset and the ability to build trust across teams is key to success in this role.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a visible and influential position in a well-established firm.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your AML career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.
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Anti-Money Laundering Analyst
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We’re partnering with a prestigious US law firm that is looking to expand its Risk & Compliance team with the addition of an AML Analyst. This role plays a vital part in protecting the firm from financial crime, supporting robust client onboarding and ongoing monitoring processes, and reporting directly to senior compliance leadership.
The position is based in London and offers a highly flexible hybrid working arrangement
Key Responsibilities:
- Support client onboarding and verify business relationships.
- Conduct due diligence using internal tools and open-source research.
- Escalate risks related to ownership, sanctions, or PEPs.
- Draft client risk assessments and document compliance findings.
- Monitor alerts for adverse media, sanctions, and political exposure.
- Investigate flagged items and escalate where necessary.
- Perform periodic reviews and refresh client due diligence.
- Assist with compliance checks for cross-border matters.
- Stay updated on UK/EU AML regulations and sector guidance.
Candidate Profile:
- At least one year of AML experience within a leading UK-based international law firm
- Familiarity with due diligence tools and platforms such as Intapp, Orbis, Mint, D&B, and World Check.
- Legal education or equivalent compliance training preferred.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to summarise complex information clearly.
Anti-Money Laundering Analyst
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We are currently recruiting for our client, a respected legal firm in Edinburgh, who are currently recruiting for an AML Analyst.
This role sits within their Anti-Money Laundering & Client Onboarding team and offers a fantastic chance to contribute to a key compliance function in a dynamic legal environment.
This role is focused on delivering high-quality AML compliance support to both the department and fee earners, ensuring timely and accurate service delivery in line with regulatory standards and internal policies.
What you’ll do
- Collaborate with the AML & Client Onboarding Team Manager to review and enhance Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes, supporting continuous operational improvements across the firm
- Maintain accurate and current client identification records and assist with ongoing monitoring using the firm’s electronic Identification and Verification tools
- Conduct thorough searches on public registers and perform research to verify client identities and support compliance checks
- Identify and escalate potential AML concerns to the AML & Client Onboarding Team Manager, Deputy MLRO (DMLRO), or MLRO as appropriate
- Support the preparation of file reviews and matter inception reports and oversee the process of file closures in line with firm procedures
What you’ll need
- A collaborative team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to conduct thorough research, with clear and concise documentation of findings
- Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, anticipate risks, and take appropriate action to mitigate them
- Proven ability to manage a high-volume and varied workload, adapting to shifting priorities and business needs
- Excellent IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office. Experience with legal practice management systems such as 3E, AMIQUS, or similar platforms is desirable
What you’ll receive
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Whats next?
To find out more, contact us or apply via the link below.
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Senior Anti-Money Laundering Analyst
Posted 1 day ago
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We are working with a leading US Law firm who are seeking a Senior AML analyst to join their dynamic team in London.
Role responsibilities:
- Running day-to-day AML checks, along with sanctions screenings and searching for PEPs
- Acting as a point of escalation for junior members of the team, answering queries on AML
- Reporting to senior AML lawyers, working on wider financial crime projects
- Complete client and matter due diligence checks.
- Investigate control and ownership structures.
- Internal reporting to MLRO.
- Complete client, matter and third party payer risk assessments in compliance with the Firm’s AML policies, controls and procedures.
Role requirements:
- 3+ years' experience in a similar role in a law firm
- Educated to minimum of A-Levels or equivalent.
- Must have prior experience of working under SRA regulations in regards to AML
- Active team player and can-do attitude
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
Senior Anti-Money Laundering Analyst
Posted 1 day ago
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We are working with a leading US Law firm who are seeking a Senior AML analyst to join their dynamic team in London.
Role responsibilities:
- Running day-to-day AML checks, along with sanctions screenings and searching for PEPs
- Acting as a point of escalation for junior members of the team, answering queries on AML
- Reporting to senior AML lawyers, working on wider financial crime projects
- Complete client and matter due diligence checks.
- Investigate control and ownership structures.
- Internal reporting to MLRO.
- Complete client, matter and third party payer risk assessments in compliance with the Firm’s AML policies, controls and procedures.
Role requirements:
- 3+ years' experience in a similar role in a law firm
- Educated to minimum of A-Levels or equivalent.
- Must have prior experience of working under SRA regulations in regards to AML
- Active team player and can-do attitude
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
Anti-Money Laundering Analyst - Legal
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We are delighted to be working in partnership with a long standing client located in Edinburgh who are looking to recruit an AML Compliance Officer / Analyst to join them on a full time, permanent basis.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced individual looking for an opportunity within a firm which truly values their staff. Working as part of a small team, supporting the wider business you will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the firms compliance strategy and coordinate client and matter take on procedures and instructions in line with AML process and procedures.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Carry out AML and Client Due Diligence (CDD) checks on all new client and matter instructions to ensure they comply with AML regulations. This will include analysing high risk factors including PEP involvement, state ownership, complex structures, high risk jurisdictions (including EU high-risk third countries), sanctions information, intelligence and other reporting systems.
- Giving advice on enhanced due diligence, ongoing monitoring requirements, any specific CDD requirements, best practice and AML queries to Partners and fee earners to ensure appropriate CDD is obtained to comply with AML procedures.
- Discuss where required the content of CDD forms and directly liaise with fee earners and matter managers.
- Conduct analysis on relevant sanctions notifications including from the UN, EU, UK and US. Investigate and escalate potential legal and reputational issues to the MLRO and assist with drafting any referral.
- Report on clients who do not have appropriate CDD and liaise with colleagues accordingly
- Undertake verification of identity checks
- Review incoming funds to the firm’s client account
- Prepare and review risk assessments of clients
- Produce regular reports and statistics for the Partners and matter managers.
- Draft Suspicious Activity Reports ('SARs') under the supervision of the Compliance Manager and the MLRO, including submission of SARs to the National Crime Agency ('NCA') and ensure internal records are kept up to date.
- Draft and update AML procedures in accordance with regulatory changes and firm’s policy under the supervision of the Compliance Manager and MLRO.
- Assist with the audit of CDD forms and client files, reporting on findings and providing feedback to the matter managers.
- Support the Compliance Manager with other compliance related work as required.
To be considered for this opportunity, our client does require the following experience /background:
- Previous experience working within an AML environment within the Legal sector required
- Experience of Anti-Bribery and Corruption compliance
- Excellent analytical skills and great attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to interact effectively with others and people of all levels across the business
- Highly organised with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements
- Strong work ethic with high standards at all times
- Ability to work under pressure and juggle a variety of tasks
- Strong IT Skills and ability to use different systems including MS Office, Intranet
- Ability to work independently
- Willingness to be flexible and proactive
Reward
- Excellent starting salary which will be discussed at time of application
- Generous holiday allowance
- Excellent training and a clear career path
- Pension
- Flexible working upon request
- Life Assurance
- Various incentives and rewards
Please note that sponsorship of any Visas is not possible for this role.
Next Steps
For further information, please apply by emailing your CV to Utopian Recruitment ASAP. Our client is looking to interview and recruit these positions as soon as possible.
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Whilst Utopian Professional Recruitment strives to get in touch with all our applicants, it isn’t always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days after sending us your CV unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this position.
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Utopian Professional Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.
Financial Crime and Money Laundering Prevention Internship - UK
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KYC CDD Operations Analyst - Anti-Money Laundering
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Bromley, United Kingdom
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**Job Title: KYC / CDD Operations Analyst - Anti-Money Laundering**
**Corporate Title: up to Assistant Vice President**
**Location: Bromley**
Here at Bank of America we are investing in the growth of our Global Operations business in Bromley. We are continuing to expand our Global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team and are looking for multiple Technical Know Your Customer (KYC) / Client Due Diligence (CDD) Operations Analysts to join us.
The team supports the Global Markets (GM) and Global Corporate & Investment Banking (GCIB) businesses in completing KYC/CDD checks as well as maintaining client records.
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**Location: Bromley**
Join our bustling Bromley office, situated in one of London's greenest boroughs. Here you'll find plentiful and easy commuting routes, with central London just 15 minutes away by train.
**Role Description:**
You will join a dynamic team and will be responsible for the completion of the AML KYC/CDD operational process on assigned clients and will become a technical expert in KYC/CDD procedures.
The environment is constantly changing as new procedures & initiatives are implemented and there will be the opportunity for you to contribute towards these exciting changes.
**Responsibilities:**
+ You will conduct client due diligence and enhanced due diligence in accordance with internal policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines aligned to jurisdictions and/or client structures.
+ You will conduct the KYC / CDD checks on clients that are part of the standard cycles or outside of the standard cycles due to a change in client or jurisdictional requirements.
+ You will liaise with sales/ client outreach teams to obtain and validate correct documentation to fulfil requirements.
+ You will perform client refresh/remediation through the review of client documentation, vendor databases and data entered into proprietary systems to ensure all requirements are met.
+ You will participate in internal/external audits and quality checks.
**What we are looking for:**
+ You will have Anti Money Laundering, Know Your Customer/Client Due Diligence experience.
+ You will have experience performing in a process-oriented production environment that changes periodically.
+ You will have the ability to organise work, prioritise tasks and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
**Additional Skills:**
+ Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
+ Familiar with MS Office Suite(Excel/Word/Outlook/Access).
+ Thrives in a collaborative team environment.
**Benefits of working at Bank of America** **:**
+ Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner
+ Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons
+ 20 days of back-up childcare including virtual tutoring and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum
+ The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc
+ Use of a flex fund to use towards benefits
+ Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services
+ Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution
+ Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership programme and receive discounted entry to some of the UK and Ireland's most iconic cultural institutions
+ Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local area
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Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Compliance Lead
Posted 9 days ago
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We are currently looking to appoint a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Compliance Lead in the UK to oversee regulatory compliance for our open banking product. This role is purely for compliance oversight purposes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the main point of contact for all AML/CTF matters.
- Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and other applicable UK laws.
- Review and improve internal AML/KYC policies and procedures.
- Provide compliance oversight, reporting, and guidance to management.
- Liaise with regulators and ensure timely submission of reports and filings.
Requirements
- UK-based, with proven experience as an MLRO or senior compliance professional.
- Strong understanding of open banking regulations and AML requirements.
- FCA-approved or eligible for SMF17 (MLRO) under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).
- Open to joining on a nominal fee / part-time basis for compliance purposes.
Risk Management Specialist
Posted 10 days ago
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Job title: Risk Management Specialist
Location: London/Hybrid
Duration: 6 months
Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
The role:
This role forms a key part of the 1LOD Technology Risk Management function, supporting the Head of Technology Risk. The role holder will form a crucial component in the establishment of an enhanced risk management framework and beyond that identify and assess potential risks across Technology, as well as ensuring a comprehensive approach to risk mitigation.
The key focus of this contract is to Support the enhancement of Technology Resilience and the maturity of risk management practices
Responsibilities:
- Process Documentation: Create and update process documentation across key technology processes to support governance, compliance, and operational consistency.
- SSSDLC Integration: Support the integration of security controls and risk assessments throughout the Secure Software/System Development Lifecycle.
- Controls Assurance: Review and challenge the design and operation of controls to ensure they mitigate risks effectively.
- Risk Register Monitoring: Maintain and update a register of Technology-related risk events, incidents, audit findings, exceptions, etc. Work with responsible areas to assess these, develop action plans, identify owners and track through to completion.
Requirements:
- Technology Knowledge: Work towards a detailed understanding of Technology and cyber risk frameworks (e.g. NIST / ISO27001 / COBIT / ITIL).
- SSSDLC Expertise: Understanding of the Secure Software/System Development Lifecycle, including secure design, development, testing, and deployment practices.
- Process Documentation: Experience in drafting, updating, and maintaining process documentation across key technology domains.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for accurately managing open audit points, helping to document audit actions, and accurately track and report on the status of management actions.
- Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills are necessary to effectively coordinate audit schedules, manage documentation, and prioritise tasks across the IT Department.
- Time Management: Excellent time management skills are essential for managing multiple audit engagements, meeting deadlines, and ensuring the smooth progression of audit activities.
- Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication skills are vital for effectively liaising with internal and external stakeholders, conveying audit-related information, and facilitating collaboration across the IT Department.
- Analytical Skills: Basic analytical skills are beneficial for analysing audit data, identifying trends, and generating insights to support audit reporting and decision-making processes within the Technology domain.
Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.
Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
Risk Management Specialist
Posted 13 days ago
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Job title: Risk Management Specialist
Location: London/Hybrid
Duration: 6 months
Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
The role:
This role forms a key part of the 1LOD Technology Risk Management function, supporting the Head of Technology Risk. The role holder will form a crucial component in the establishment of an enhanced risk management framework and beyond that identify and assess potential risks across Technology, as well as ensuring a comprehensive approach to risk mitigation.
The key focus of this contract is to Support the enhancement of Technology Resilience and the maturity of risk management practices
Responsibilities:
- Process Documentation: Create and update process documentation across key technology processes to support governance, compliance, and operational consistency.
- SSSDLC Integration: Support the integration of security controls and risk assessments throughout the Secure Software/System Development Lifecycle.
- Controls Assurance: Review and challenge the design and operation of controls to ensure they mitigate risks effectively.
- Risk Register Monitoring: Maintain and update a register of Technology-related risk events, incidents, audit findings, exceptions, etc. Work with responsible areas to assess these, develop action plans, identify owners and track through to completion.
Requirements:
- Technology Knowledge: Work towards a detailed understanding of Technology and cyber risk frameworks (e.g. NIST / ISO27001 / COBIT / ITIL).
- SSSDLC Expertise: Understanding of the Secure Software/System Development Lifecycle, including secure design, development, testing, and deployment practices.
- Process Documentation: Experience in drafting, updating, and maintaining process documentation across key technology domains.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for accurately managing open audit points, helping to document audit actions, and accurately track and report on the status of management actions.
- Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills are necessary to effectively coordinate audit schedules, manage documentation, and prioritise tasks across the IT Department.
- Time Management: Excellent time management skills are essential for managing multiple audit engagements, meeting deadlines, and ensuring the smooth progression of audit activities.
- Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication skills are vital for effectively liaising with internal and external stakeholders, conveying audit-related information, and facilitating collaboration across the IT Department.
- Analytical Skills: Basic analytical skills are beneficial for analysing audit data, identifying trends, and generating insights to support audit reporting and decision-making processes within the Technology domain.
Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.
Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.