Location: Central London
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full-time, Office-Based
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager - Legal & Compliance to join our Legal & Compliance team in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with strong Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) expertise to play a key role in supporting the management of the Bank's compliance framework and regulatory obligations.
Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance and MLRO, you will be responsible for providing second-line oversight, compliance advisory support, and ensuring the effectiveness of the Bank's Anti-Financial Crime and Compliance controls.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct Compliance and Financial Crime Risk Assessments across key business areas.
Review and recommend approval of KYC files completed by the first line of defence.
Perform Compliance Oversight Reviews in line with the Compliance Monitoring Plan.
Track, monitor and follow up on actions arising from compliance reviews.
Identify potential compliance and financial crime risks and implement appropriate mitigating controls.
Provide expert guidance and advice to senior management, business units and support functions on Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime matters.
Develop, review and maintain compliance and financial crime policies, procedures and controls.
Support the management of day-to-day Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime activities.
Investigate and review Financial Crime-related queries and escalations, including AML, KYC, sanctions, fraud and market abuse matters.
Prepare and maintain regulatory reports, MLRO reports and Country Risk Assessments.
Deliver oversight and reporting to internal committees, Head Office and regulatory bodies.
Support the development and delivery of annual Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime training programmes.
Participate in internal and external audits and ensure regulatory recommendations are effectively implemented.
Provide compliance oversight for regulatory change projects and key business initiatives.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners and regulators.
Promote and maintain a strong culture of compliance throughout the organisation.
Monitor regulatory developments and provide timely guidance on emerging compliance requirements.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Proven experience in a Compliance and/or Anti-Financial Crime leadership role within banking or financial services.
Strong knowledge of UK Banking Regulations, Money Laundering Regulations, JMLSG Guidance and FCA Principles.
Practical experience in KYC, AML, Sanctions, Fraud and Financial Crime Risk Management.
Excellent understanding of risk-based approaches to customer onboarding, periodic reviews and ongoing monitoring.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify emerging risks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to influence stakeholders and provide clear, practical compliance advice.
Experience working across multiple business areas within a banking environment.
Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000.
Opportunity to work within a respected international banking environment.
Exposure to a broad range of compliance, regulatory and financial crime activities.
A collaborative and professional working culture.
Central London office location with excellent transport links.If you are a compliance professional looking to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic banking environment, we would welcome your application
Salary description
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per year