Compliance & Operations Manager (AML / KYC)

Caravel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000

Job description

Compliance & Operations Manager (AML / KYC)

This is a chance to join a well-established property lender in a newly created compliance and operations role.

The role is looking for a subject matter expert in Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulatory compliance, that will review and ultimately improve existing processes & policies.

At present, the firm employs 25-30 people so the role would suit an individual that enjoys a broad set of responsibilities, that not only owns financial compliance, but someone that is happy to assimilate the responsibility for other regulatory obligations such as GDPR.

In addition, the roles 'operations' element looks at day-to-day operational processes through the lens of a compliance specialist, and will work hand-in-glove with origination teams to ensure processes remain compliant, that new hires that are onboarded get the necessary compliance training, and you'll work with vendors to drive through necessary systems changes.

This opportunity will appeal to you if you:

• Would like the challenge of establishing a compliance and operations function and making it your own.
• Enjoy working in an entrepreneurial environment as part of a smart, collegiate team.
• Enjoy working in an all-encompassing role with a broad set of responsibilities.
• Prefer a hybrid working model (you need to be in the office 3-4 days per week).

They need somebody with:

• 5+ years of compliance experience, ideally in a specialist lender or from a wealth manager / private bank.

A more detailed job spec:

• Anti Money Laundering (AML) AND Know Your Customer (KYC) Regulation – ownership of the existing policies and procedures, review and improve where appropriate. Liaise with regulation consultant on file reviews quarterly.
• GDPR – review existing policy and procedures, review data is being handled in line with GDPR and policy, including IT platform data processing.
• HR and Health & Safety – work with a third-party consultancy firm to implement changes and updates as laws and regulations change.
• Compliance training – ongoing review and improvements to existing training. Ownership of roll out throughout the business.

Required experience:

• A subject matter expert with AML and KYC regulations.
• Previous experience in a Financial Services such as a Neobank, Debt Fund, Wealth Management or Private Banking setting.
• Experience of process review and redesign.
• Any experience with GDPR or Cyber Security compliance is a major bonus.

Salary: circa to £80,000 + 20% bonus, with some flexibility for the right person.

3 days in office, 2 work from home.