Financial Intelligence Assistant Manager
Job Title: Financial Intelligence Assistant Manager
Location: Mid Kent - Hybrid working pattern
Salary: Up to £47,200 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, permanent - 9am - 5pm
We are seeking a talented and motivated Financial Intelligence Assistant Manager to support the ongoing growth and development of our Financial Intelligence team.
This is a key position within the Financial Intelligence Team, providing daily oversight of the KYC and Fraud Teams, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and optimal team performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day leadership and direction for the KYC and Fraud Team, ensuring work is prioritised, accurate and completed to a high standard and on time
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert for all KYC/AML/Fraud matters across our client
- Support the Financial Intelligence Manager with resource planning, process improvement, and regulatory adherence
- Serve as the key escalation point for the onboarding team, advising on complex due diligence cases and high-risk customer assessments
- Present recommendations for onboarding high-risk clients to the High Risk Customer Committee (HRCC)
- Ensure AML/KYC procedures and standards remain aligned with the latest regulations and internal policies
- Build effective working relationships with internal departments including Operations, Legal, and MLRO
Essential requirements:
- Significant experience in KYC/AML/Fraud roles within banking, ideally in a retail or corporate environment
- Strong leadership skills, including direct line management in a high-pressure setting
- Professional qualification in AML (e.g. ICA Diploma) or willingness to study
- Excellent understanding of AML/CTF frameworks and relevant regulatory guidance (e.g. JMLSG)
- Familiarity with UK onboarding procedures, EDD, and PEP/Sanctions screening
- Proven ability to identify process improvements and implement effective solutions
- Strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills
What’s in it for you:
- Salary: Up to £47,277 (depending on experience)
- Holiday: Six weeks plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office
- Pension: Excellent employer contribution options
- Learning & Development: Wide range of development opportunities
- Purpose-driven work: Help support meaningful financial initiatives in delivering their impact
- Inclusive culture: We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer
Interviews are to be held immediately, so please apply today for immediate consideration!
This role is being handled by Anna Sikora, Recruitment Consultant at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.