Senior Anti-Money Laundering Consultant

Senior AML Advisor
Remote, UK
Competitive + Bonus
Permanent full time
Are you an experienced AML professional looking to step into a high‑impact second line role within a fast‑growing organisation? We’re looking for a
Senior AML Advisor
to help strengthen our financial crime framework, support key oversight activity, and provide expert guidance across the business.
As a vital part of our second line of defence, you’ll review and challenge KYC activity completed by our first line teams, assess financial crime risks, and help ensure our AML/CTF controls remain robust, compliant and effective.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct quality assurance checks
on customer KYC files prepared by the first line of defence, ensuring financial crime risks are clearly identified, mitigated and appropriately escalated.
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Support Internal Audit
with customer file reviews and thematic assessments relating to AML systems and controls.
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Review AML escalations
from the KYC team, providing timely, accurate advice and ensuring higher‑risk matters are appropriately escalated to the MLRO with clear recommendations.
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Act as a subject matter expert
to the business, offering practical guidance on AML issues.
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Support the DMLRO
in maintaining and updating AML/CTF policies and procedures.
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Assist in developing and delivering AML/CTF training
, including targeted training for KYC teams based on QA findings.
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Stay up to date
with evolving AML/CTF laws, regulations, and enforcement actions, sharing insights and lessons learned with key stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience & Skills
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Experience working in a
regulated
financial services, accountancy, or compliance environment.
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Solid understanding of the
UK AML legislative and regulatory framework
.
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Hands‑on experience in
AML/KYC checks, file reviews, QA, or financial crime investigations
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Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.
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Ability to analyse data, identify trends and articulate findings clearly.
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Experience drafting, implementing or maintaining
AML/CTF policies and procedures
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Exposure to escalations, alerts handling, high‑risk reviews or SAR‑related activities.