Principal Consultant (MS), Anti-Money Laundering

ACA Compliance Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services compliance advisor is seeking a Principal Consultant (Anti-Money Laundering) in London. The role involves leading managed services projects, supervising junior staff, and managing client relationships to ensure compliance with AML regulations. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in AML/KYC, proficiency in tools like WorldCheck, and a strong understanding of global regulations. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Subsidized corporate gym membership

26 days of annual holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in AML/KYC or financial crime compliance.
• Proven experience in investor onboarding for high-risk clients.
• Knowledge of global AML regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead managed services projects for clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior consultants.
• Engage with clients to ensure expectations are met.

Skills

Expertise in KYC onboarding

Financial crime compliance

Client relationship management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in compliance, criminal justice, law, or finance

Tools

WorldCheck

LexisNexis

Job description

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Principal Consultant (MS), Anti-Money Laundering

Date: Oct 8, 2025

Location: London, GB

Company: ACA Group

The Opportunity:

The individual in this position serves as the supervisor, relationship manager, account owner, or engagement lead for certain ACA managed services clients. Principal Consultants have supervisory, training, and/or subject matter expertise responsibilities in addition to their expertise and support on managed services engagements.Principal Consultantsare expected tomaintainup-to-dateknowledgeregardingAML regulations, best practices, and nuances associated with the products and services theyengage in.

What you’ll do:

• Facilitate,lead,and/or participate in managed services projects with other supervisors, relationship managers, account owners, and project leads
• Demonstrate deep expertise inKYC onboarding,CDD/EDD, andfinancial crime compliance, particularly with exposure tooffshore jurisdictionssuch asthe Cayman IslandsandLuxembourg.
• Manage more complex and/or difficult client relationships with respect to managed services projects and services, as well as engage with other ACA account owners and relationship managers to ensureexcellent client service
• Oversee client relationships, including onboarding new clients, setting scope and workflow expectations, communicating findings, tracking budgets, reviewing invoices,answering questions,and ensuring client expectations and contractual obligations are met
• Conduct reviews of clients’ books and records, deliverables, andother documents
• Supervise, coach, and mentorjunior consultants and analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• Act as asubject matter experton KYC onboarding, CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, and complex entity structures.
• Providestrategic guidanceon AML regulatory requirements and best practices, including those relevant tothe Cayman Islands,Luxembourg, and other offshore jurisdictions.
• Conductquality assurance reviewsand provide sign-off on high-risk or complex cases.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders todevelop and implement department-wide initiatives, including training programs, process improvements, and regulatory updates.
• Represent the firm inclient meetings, risk forums, and regulatory discussionsas needed.
• Stay current with evolving AML regulations and industry trends to ensure compliance and innovation.

To Qualify for the role, you will have:

• Minimum7 years of experiencein AML/KYC, financial crime compliance, or related fields.
• Proven experience ininvestor onboarding, includinghigh-risk clients,funds,trusts, andcomplex ownership structures.
• Knowledge ofglobal AML regulations(FATF, EU AMLD, FCA, POCA, etc.) preferred.
• Hands-on experience withoffshore jurisdictionssuch asthe Cayman Islands andLuxembourg preferred.
• Proficiency with AML tools such asWorldCheck, LexisNexis, or equivalent.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Major or concentration in compliance, criminal justice, law, business, accounting, finance, and/or economics preferred.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Demonstrated professional integrity
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, small team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Highly motivated and goal oriented; pro-active in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks
• Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working in a tech enabled environment.

What working at ACA offers:

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes an annual discretionary bonus, pension, private medical insurance, group life insurance, group income protection, subsidized corporate gym membership, season ticket loan, employee assistance programme, and more. Our time off options include up to 26 days of annual holiday allowance and statutory bank holidays, as well as days off for your work anniversary, career development, and volunteering.

About ACA:

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

What we commit to:

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.