Overview

A leading international financial institution is seeking a dedicated Financial Crime Officer to join its London-based Compliance team on a contract basis. This role supports the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in all aspects of anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and financial crime oversight.

What you'll do

What you’ll do:

As a Financial Crime Officer within the Compliance department, you will support the MLRO across all facets of financial crime risk management. Your daily activities will include providing proactive advisory support on complex regulatory issues related to AML and sanctions, fostering partnerships with local business heads and international compliance colleagues, and conducting monitoring activities from scheduled reviews to urgent assessments. You will document findings meticulously, interpret regulatory developments to adapt global policies for local application, and contribute to management reporting by preparing insightful analyses for senior decision-makers. Training others is also part of your remit, including designing engaging learning materials to keep staff informed about current threats and best practices. Success requires technical expertise and excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments while upholding high ethical standards.

• Support the MLRO by providing expert advisory services on AML, sanctions, and financial crime to various business lines with timely, accurate, and well-documented guidance.
• Undertake comprehensive financial crime monitoring activities as per the annual plan, including ad hoc client file reviews in response to emerging risks or concerns identified by the MLRO.
• Assist in maintaining robust policies and procedures that meet regulatory obligations and counteract potential misuse of business lines for financial crime purposes.
• Contribute to periodic dashboards and management information reporting by supplying key metrics and writing reports on client file reviews for the MLRO.
• Identify and assess financial crime risks in line with monitoring plans while staying abreast of evolving EU, FCA, DNB, ECB, and AFM regulations.
• Ensure thorough customer due diligence by verifying identities, documenting relationships, retaining records, and responding promptly to investigators or enforcement agencies.
• Monitor day-to-day operations of AML policies; escalate internal alerts as needed; review money laundering reports from staff; present recommendations to the MLRO for action.
• Collaborate with Head Office Compliance teams to ensure global policies reflect local UK requirements through effective communication and policy uplifts.
• Assist in identifying, analysing, communicating, and documenting regulatory changes impacting UK business lines; ensure changes are implemented according to procedures.
• Support AML and financial crime training updates across relevant business lines; regularly review training materials to maintain high awareness standards.

What you bring

What you bring:

To excel as a Financial Crime Officer, you will have proven experience in anti-money laundering or broader financial crime responsibilities within regulated environments. Your background should include hands-on monitoring activities (e.g., reviewing client files or assessing emerging risks) and preparing actionable recommendations for senior leaders. Professional qualifications such as the CISI Diploma are desirable; any AML or financial crime certifications will distinguish your profile. Strong interpersonal skills are essential to resolve conflicts diplomatically and build trust across levels. You should demonstrate organisational excellence and meticulous documentation, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities. A deep understanding of relevant regulations at domestic and international levels will help you anticipate changes affecting compliance strategies. You should also be able to draft clear reports and deliver engaging training sessions. A forward-looking mindset will drive continuous process improvement to protect customers and the organisation.

• Demonstrated experience in AML or broader financial crime roles within banking or financial services is highly desirable.
• Professional qualifications such as CISI Diploma or equivalent are preferred; additional AML/financial crime certifications are advantageous.
• Proven ability to conduct detailed monitoring activities, including client file reviews, and produce clear written recommendations for senior compliance officers.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations diplomatically.
• Strong teamwork and the capacity to work independently; reliable support across functions.
• Exceptional organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Comprehensive understanding of current and emerging regulatory requirements affecting financial crime prevention in the UK and Europe.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Focus: Compliance

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: London

Salary: £350 - £400 per day

Job Reference: QPVTFS-75888E7C

Date posted: 23 September 2025

Consultant: James Kelly