Head of Aml Operations

6 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Raisin Full time

Team

As Head of AML Operations you will report into the UK Head of Compliance, MLRO and DPO. Your main role will be to lead and manage the first line AML/KYC operations team and to support the UK MLRO by acting as an SME on all matters financial crime related.

As the Financial Crime Manager, you will play a crucial role in steering the daily AML operations to ensure an efficient and compliant onboarding of our customers as well as ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, implementing effective financial crime prevention measures, and managing a high performing financial crime function.

This position requires experience in steering a high performing operations team, a strong understanding of financial crime risks, knowledge of relevant legislation, and the ability to develop and maintain robust financial crime controls in a fast paced environment.

Your Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the first line UK AML/KYC operations team by steering the daily operations, proactive capacity planning, acting as a senior point of escalation within the team and managing the team effectively ensuring that SLAs are met and that effective training and feedback is provided where needed.
- Support the UK AML/KYC operations team with investigating suspicious activities, conducting internal investigations, and reporting findings to the relevant authorities including owning all relevant financial crime procedures.
- Act as the internal SME for all financial crime matters including supporting internal teams and projects as needed, in conjunction with the MLRO.
- Own and maintain effective QA procedures on KYC and financial crime prevention activities, and provide feedback and training to the team where necessary.
- Own and maintain a comprehensive financial crime risk management framework in accordance with FCA regulations, industry best practices (JMLSG), and internal policies including robust customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.
- Own and maintain effective systems and controls to detect, prevent, and report suspicious activities, including transaction monitoring and sanctions screening, in conjunction with the UK MLRO.
- Own and maintain relationships with relevant external stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, other financial institutions and third party AML providers.
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential financial crime risks, including money laundering, fraud, bribery, corruption, and terrorist financing.
- Prepare and submit regular reports to the MLRO and relevant committees on financial crime risks, mitigation measures, and the effectiveness of controls.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior management, legal, and compliance teams, to ensure alignment of financial crime prevention strategies with business objectives.
- Oversee the provision of training and guidance to employees on financial crime prevention, raising awareness, and fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organisation.
- Monitor and analyse emerging financial crime trends, regulatory developments, and industry practices to ensure proactive risk mitigation strategies and to cascade these through the team and business as necessary.

Your Profile
- Proven experience in managing and steering a high performing operations team.
- Experience using third party KYC, Sanction screening and transaction monitoring tools and third party platforms.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, law, or a related field. A relevant professional qualification (e.g., CAMS, ICA, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
- Extensive experience (5+ years) in a similar financial crime management role within a UK FCA regulated financial services business.
- Strong knowledge of UK financial crime legislation and regulations, including the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), Money Laundering Regulations, Terrorism Act, and the JMLSG.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing effective financial crime risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures in small, fast paced organisations.
- In-depth understanding of AML/KYC requirements and industry best practices (JMLSG/ FCA reviews), including on customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a high performing team, including setting clear objectives, providing feedback, and promoting professional development.
- Excellent written and analytical skills with the ability to identify and assess financial crime risks and propose appropriate mitigation strategies with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
- High level of integrity, ethical conduct, and professionalism in dealing with sensitive financial crime matters.

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