Financial Crime Compliance Officer

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK

Listing for: Compliance Professionals

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-18

Job specializations:

Finance & Banking
Financial Crime, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Risk Manager/Analyst, Financial Compliance

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 100000 GBP Yearly GBP 70000.00 100000.00 YEAR

A prestigious private bank with a significant and growing presence in the UK is seeking a Financial Crime Compliance Officer. It is essential that this candidate has financial crime experience from a wealth background.

Key Responsibilities ;

Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD):

Conduct compliance reviews of high-risk client account openings
Perform compliance reviews of periodic reviews for high-risk clients
Provide guidance and support to the 1

LOD (Wealth Management team) on CDD and EDD requirements for low, medium, and high-risk clients.

Advisory and Query Management:

Manage the team mailbox, responding to advisory-related queries from internal stakeholders, including the wealth management team
Provide expert advice on financial crime risks

Oversight and Testing of 1

LOD:

Reviewing medium and low-risk client files to ensure compliance with CDD requirements.
Monitoring conditions and ensuring timely resolution of outstanding issues.
Testing the effectiveness of controls

Management Information (MI) and Reporting:

Assist management in the preparation and analysis of Compliance MI, providing insights into trends, risks, and areas for improvement.
Support the development and maintenance of dashboards and reports to track financial crime compliance performance.

Policies, Procedures, and Training:

Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of financial crime compliance policies and procedures, ensuring they remain up to date with regulatory changes and industry best practices.
Provide training and awareness sessions

Regulatory support

Support the Head of Financial Crime Compliance KYC Team in responding to regulatory inquiries, audits, and inspections.
Assist in the preparation of documentation and evidence for internal and external audits related to financial crime compliance.

About You

Proven experience in a financial crime compliance role within a private banking or wealth management environment.
Strong knowledge of KYC, CDD, EDD, and financial crime risk management processes.
Experience in managing compliance reviews and providing advisory support.
Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Compliance, CAMS) are desirable.

For further information please contact Natalie Eshelby