Senior AML Operations Lead — UK Financial Crime

Mesh-AI Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company based in Manchester is seeking an experienced leader to manage AML operations. You will oversee a team, ensuring compliance and effective processes in a UK FCA-regulated environment. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in financial crime operations, strong analytical skills, and a relevant degree. This role offers a hybrid working model, employee development budget, and various other benefits to promote a healthy work culture.

Benefits

Employee Development Budget of £1,700

Hybrid working with in-office days twice a week

28 days + Bank Holidays holiday per year

One day birthday leave and gift voucher

Company stakeholder pension with minimum employer contribution of 5%

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing AML/financial crime operational teams within a UK FCA-regulated financial institution.
• Hands-on experience managing the end-to-end Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) process.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of AML operations analysts, ensuring clear goals and feedback.
• Oversee daily AML operations including KYC, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.
• Identify areas of improvement and develop financial crime procedures.

Skills

Team management

Compliance understanding

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, law, or related discipline

Relevant professional certification (e.g. CAMS, ICA Diploma)

Tools

KYC tools

Transaction monitoring platforms

Job description

A leading financial services company based in Manchester is seeking an experienced leader to manage AML operations. You will oversee a team, ensuring compliance and effective processes in a UK FCA-regulated environment. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in financial crime operations, strong analytical skills, and a relevant degree. This role offers a hybrid working model, employee development budget, and various other benefits to promote a healthy work culture.