CareerPlan

Financial Crime Compliance Specialist (Advisory)

LondonFull-time2026-10-06 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United Kingdom

Core

Provide 2nd line oversight, governance, and challenge on AML/CTF controls, managing escalations and supporting the MLRO in running the compliance monitoring programme.

Role type

Senior 2nd line Financial Crime Compliance Specialist (AML/CTF)

Builds

Independent oversight of financial crime controls and risk assessments for a SME-focused fintech platform.

Domain

UK Financial Services / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF)

Required skills

AML/CTF policy design, compliance monitoring programme design, risk assessment, regulatory horizon scanning, stakeholder reporting, analytical thinking

Preferred skills

Experience with Business customer segments, presenting to senior governance forums, independent challenge

Technologies

UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017, JMLSG guidance, POCA

Responsibilities

Design thematic reviews and control tests, maintain AML/CTF policies and risk appetite standards, lead 2LoD reviews of new products, produce management information and compliance reporting, support Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA), translate regulatory changes into impact assessments

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC