Senior AML Advisor

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

• 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.
• Support the DMLRO in designing, updating, and implementing AML policies, standards, and procedures
• Support Internal Audit with customer file reviews and thematic assessments relating to AML systems and controls.
• Act as a subject matter expert to the business, offering practical guidance on AML issues.
• Support the DMLRO in maintaining and updating AML/CTF policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing and delivering AML/CTF training, including targeted training for KYC teams.
• 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

• Experience working in a regulated financial services, accountancy, or compliance environment.
• Solid understanding of the UK AML legislative and regulatory framework.
• Hands-on experience in AML/KYC checks, file reviews, QA, or financial crime investigations.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends and articulate findings clearly.
• Experience drafting, implementing or maintaining AML/CTF policies and procedures.
• Exposure to escalations, alerts handling, high-risk reviews or SAR-related activities.