EMEA KYC & High-Risk Review Team

Job Title:

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

Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.

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