Job Description
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Crime professional to join our team as the CDD Quality Control Manager. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that Customer Due Diligence reviews - particularly around AML screening - meet the highest standards.
- To be successful in this role, you will have significant experience in financial crime compliance, with a strong focus on AML screening, PEPs, adverse media, and enhanced due diligence.
- You are passionate about maintaining high standards and understand the critical role that quality assurance plays in effective financial crime risk management.
- You will thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and bring both a strategic view and a hands-on approach to day-to-day operations.
- As a person, you are collaborative, meticulous, and driven by a strong sense of accountability.
- You are a natural coach and motivator who builds trust and credibility across functions and locations.
What you’ll get to do
- Deliver the quality control process for CDD reviews, with a focus on AML screening
- Ensure the quality of work performed by CDD Onboarding team aligns with internal policies and procedures
- Provide constructive feedback to the CDD Onboarding team in collaborative manner
- Act as a subject matter expert in AML screening, adverse media, PEP risk, and other financial crime typologies
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to analysts to enhance the quality and consistency of outputs
About you
- Minimum 5 years experience in AML/Fincrime in highly regulated environment e.g. Banking, Consultancy firm
- Good understanding and experience of AML, CDD & EDD
- Quick learner and ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and exemplary communication skills (written as well as verbal).
- Enjoys working in a team environment.
- Can prioritise and manage workflows and multi-task.
- Resilience and the ability to work under pressure and to pressing deadlines/SLAs.
- Desire to go the extra mile to delight our customers.
Technical skills and attributes for success:
- Strong understanding of AML/CTF regulatory requirements and expectations
- Deep subject matter expertise in AML screening, sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deliver constructive feedback and training
- A hands-on, problem-solving approach and the ability to navigate complex or high-risk cases
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and an ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
High preference:
- ICA or ACAMS qualified
- Law degree
- UK experience or degree from UK university.