Job description
Join a leading bank in London as a Senior Banking Compliance Analyst. In this pivotal role, you will steward regulatory programs, strengthen the control environment, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest standards of integrity and risk management across all banking operations.
\nAs a member of our Compliance & Risk team, you will work on KYC/AML initiatives, regulatory reporting, policy development, and proactive risk assessment to support sustainable growth and customer trust.
Responsibility
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- Lead regulatory monitoring and implementation of UK/EU financial crime rules across products and services. \n
- Perform ongoing risk assessments, design and test controls, and track remediation efforts. \n
- Partner with Legal, Risk, and IT to maintain a robust compliance program and control environment. \n
- Review and approve customer due diligence (CDD/EDD) and KYC documentation; escalate suspicious activity as needed. \n
- Develop training materials and deliver regulatory change communications to staff. \n
- Prepare and present regulatory reports, metrics, and board-level updates. \n
- Support internal and external audits, investigations, and remediation plans with timely, accurate information. \n
Qualification
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- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Economics, or related field; professional certification such as ACAMS, CAMS, or CFA preferred. \n
- Minimum 5 years of banking compliance experience, ideally with experience in large financial institutions. \n
- Strong knowledge of UK AML/KYC regimes and FCA rules; familiarity with MiFID II is a plus. \n
- Experience with risk assessment, policy development, issue management, and control testing. \n
- Proficient with data analytics, Excel, case management systems; SQL or data visualization skills are a plus. \n
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to influence at all levels. \n
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet regulatory deadlines. \n