Compliance Officer, AML
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is your chance to join a successful team where hard work is recognised.
Responsibilities of the Position:
- Proven experience working in a financial crime prevention environment.
- Execute the Financial Crime Compliance Assurance Plan within the required timescales and to the standards required under the FCC Assurance Methodology
- Reviewing Risk MI packs
- Proven experience working with AML Transaction Monitoring systems
- Support the delivery and execution of the Risk Assurance and Compliance Monitoring Plan by conducting regular reviews across various areas of the business
- Support the development and ongoing maintenance of the risk based FCC Assurance Plan and the FCC Assurance Methodology
- Work with business managers to improve control effectiveness and agree any action required
- An understanding of how AML policies and procedures are structured and implemented
- Interpret and apply relevant regulatory guidance to the business areas and provide pragmatic alternative solutions and support to the business where standards are deemed to be `non-compliant
- Assist other Monitoring Consultants in the delivery of their work.
- Assist the Compliance Manager in development of the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan.
- Interpret new regulations, undertake impact assessments and advise/support the business with implementation
- Prepare updates to the Executive Management team on regulatory change affecting business processes
Background of the Position:
- Legal background advantageous
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of EU and UK financial crime framework, regulations, industry trends, best practice and guidance;
- Experience in an assurance/risk management role with a Financial Crime focus;
- A demonstrable understanding of Financial Crime systems and tools for Financial Crime Processes (i.e. Payment Screening, Customer Screening, Customer Due Diligence, Transactional Monitoring, Trade Finance);
- Previous experience of working in a Financial Crime Team with an understanding of fraud, AML, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption (preferable).
- Extensive experience in review/audit techniques - assessing regulatory requirements of the function being reviewed, scoping reviews, determining review approach and testing controls
- Experience of supporting the delivery of risk-based Risk and Compliance monitoring plans
- Experience of delivering high-quality outputs to a high level of consistency within a demanding environment
- Enthusiastic and positive can-do attitude
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Compliance Officer, AML roles across Meraki's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £46,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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