EMEA KYC & High-Risk Review Analyst - AVP
Location:
London (Hybrid, 3 days in the office per week)
Contract Details:
Contract Role (Initial 6month contract)
Salary:
£312 - £541 per day (Umbrella rate)
About Our Client:
Our client is a leading global banking organisation operating within a highly regulated environment, committed to maintaining robust financial crime controls across EMEA. The role sits within the Compliance Department, specifically the Financial Crime Compliance (FCG) function, supporting the bank's second line of defence activities in mitigating AML, CTF, and broader financial crime risks.
Benefits & Perks:
Opportunity to work within a globally recognised banking institution
Exposure to high-level financial crime governance and regulatory frameworks
Collaborative environment across international stakeholders
Hybrid working flexibility
Involvement in strategic compliance and risk initiatives
Responsibilities:
Act as a subject matter expert on KYC/CDD and financial crime processes
Provide second line oversight and advisory support to front and middle office teams
Support governance activities and maintain the EMEA financial crime control framework
Prepare management information (MI) and reports for senior stakeholders and board-level committees
Assist in maintaining and enhancing AML/CFT policies, standards, and procedures
Conduct risk assessments and support the development of reporting outputs
Support implementation of audit and regulatory recommendations (FCA/PRA/internal audit)
Contribute to AML/CFT/Financial Crime training delivery across the business
Support annual reviews of SWIFT RMA and correspondent banking relationships
Assist with enhanced due diligence processes and high-risk customer reviews
Perform gap analysis against regulatory changes and internal frameworks
Support development and maintenance of Risk Assessment Methodology (RAM)
Collaborate with MLROs, compliance teams, and regional stakeholders across EMEA
Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):
Proven experience in Financial Crime, KYC, and CDD within a banking environment
Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations and financial crime frameworks
Experience operating within a 2nd Line of Defence function
Excellent analytical, reporting, and documentation skills
Strong stakeholder management and ability to provide guidance across teams
High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):
Experience within Capital Markets or Global Markets environments
Relevant certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS)
Knowledge of SMBC products and services or similar banking environments
Experience in regulatory reporting and board-level governance materials
Exposure to risk assessment methodologies and framework development
Technologies:
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Financial Crime / KYC systems (CDD platforms)
Reporting & MI tools
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Salary description
£312.00 - £541.00 per day