Team Lead AML/KYC Operations

Raisin GmbH; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Your growth is our growth. Our success is your success.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 8 first line UK AML/KYC Analysts by steering the daily operations, proactive capacity planning, training and acting as a senior point of escalation within the team.
• Support the UK AML/KYC Operations team with Transaction Monitoring, investigating suspicious activity, conducting internal investigations, and reporting findings to the relevant authorities including owning all relevant financial crime procedures.
• Act as the internal SME for all financial crime matters including supporting internal teams and projects as needed, in conjunction with the MLRO.
• Own and maintain effective QA procedures on KYC and financial crime prevention activities, and provide feedback and training to the team where necessary.
• Own and maintain relationships with relevant external stakeholders, including third party AML providers.
• Prepare and submit regular reports to the MLRO and relevant committees on financial crime risks, mitigation measures, and the effectiveness of controls.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior management, legal, and compliance teams, to ensure alignment of financial crime prevention strategies with business objectives.

Your Profile

• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a high performing operations team, including setting clear objectives, providing feedback, and promoting professional development.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in a similar financial crime management role within a UK FCA regulated financial services business.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing effective financial crime risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures in small, fast paced organisations.
• In-depth understanding of AML/KYC requirements and industry best practices (JMLSG/ FCA reviews), including on customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence requirements and proactive approach to staying up-to-date with regulatory changes and emerging risks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• High level of integrity, ethical conduct, and professionalism in dealing with sensitive financial crime matters.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines to a high standard in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience using third party KYC, Sanction screening and transaction monitoring tools and third party platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, law, or a related field. A relevant professional qualification (e.g., CAMS, ICA, or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Our Benefits

At Raisin, we care about each other and it is one of our top priorities to foster an open and caring environment in which everyone feels welcome and comfortable. Our culture is strongly driven by our ambitious team, who are at the heart of our success.

As part of the Raisin UK team, you benefit from:

• Employee Development Budget of £1,700 and 4 full training days per year.
• Access to Babbel for continuous learning.
• Always hungry? Breakfast, snacks, daily fresh fruit and drinks are at your disposal around the clock.
• We are hybrid working, we are in the office twice a week, giving the team the opportunity to collaborate and spend time together. Wednesday is our core day in the office.
• We offer 28 days + Bank Holidays of holiday a year.
• One day birthday leave and gift voucher to celebrate your birthday.
• We offer you a company stakeholder pension with a minimum employer contribution of 5%.
• The opportunity to experience our annual retreats in exciting European cities and other team building events.