KYC Advisory Lead (AMLA)

G MASS are partnering with a high-growth Investment Bank to appoint an AMLA-focused Consultant to support a critical regulatory workstream. This role combines advisory and delivery, helping the organisation interpret and implement requirements from the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA).

This is a contract opportunity within a fast-paced, change-driven environment, offering strong stakeholder exposure and the chance to shape the firm's regulatory response.

Responsibilities

• Advise stakeholders across compliance, risk, and operations on AMLA requirements, translating regulatory expectations into clear, actionable business processes
• Assess current AML/CFT frameworks and identify gaps against AMLA supervisory standards, recommending pragmatic and scalable solutions
• Support the design and implementation of controls, governance structures, and reporting frameworks aligned to EU regulatory expectations
• Partner with business and technology teams to embed regulatory requirements into systems, workflows, and operating models
• Act as a key liaison between senior stakeholders, ensuring consistent understanding and alignment on regulatory interpretation and delivery approach
• Contribute to broader regulatory strategy, sharing insights on AMLA developments and helping shape a forward-looking compliance roadmap

Qualifications

• Experience in AMLA, financial crime, or regulatory compliance within financial services
• Strong understanding of AML processes, including KYC and transaction monitoring
• Experience delivering regulatory change or compliance initiatives
• Ability to balance advisory input with hands-on delivery
• Strong stakeholder communication and engagement skills

Length: initial 6 months contract

Salary/Rate: to be discussed