A prestigious and boutique banking brand with an international footprint and a growing UK presence is seeking to appoint a senior Compliance & AML professional to act as a both support and deputise the SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) and SMF17 (MLRO). The role expectations are 5 days per week in office.This is a strategically important appointment within a regulated London bank, offering meaningful exposure across both Compliance and Financial Crime disciplines. The successful candidate will operate in a high-visibility role, supporting regulatory governance across the business while developing towards greater senior accountability.Working closely with the SMF16/17, you will support the design, maintenance and ongoing enhancement of the Bank’s compliance and AML framework. The role spans both first line and second line responsibilities, ensuring controls are proportionate, effective and aligned with regulatory expectations.Key responsibilitiesSupporting the oversight and development of the Compliance and AML framework in line with FCA and PRA requirementsAssisting with risk assessments and control reviews across business activitiesOverseeing transaction monitoring outputs and supporting SAR/STR decision processesMaintaining and updating policies, procedures and compliance documentationSupporting regulatory reporting, inspections and supervisory engagementProviding pragmatic compliance advice to business stakeholdersMonitoring KYC processes and periodic review timelinessSupporting internal audit responses and remediation trackingDelivering and coordinating compliance and AML training initiativesActing as a key escalation point in the absence of the SMF16/17This role offers genuine breadth, combining governance, advisory, oversight and operational elements within a collaborative, cross-functional environment.QualificationsStrong experience within a UK-regulated banking environmentSolid understanding of FCA and PRA expectationsDemonstrable AML programme and financial crime oversight exposureExperience reviewing SAR decisions and transaction monitoring outputsConfidence interacting with senior stakeholders and regulatory bodiesStrong documentation, policy drafting and analytical capabilityThe ability to balance regulatory integrity with commercial pragmatismYou will hold a Bachelors degree as a minimum please.You may hold ICA or CAMS which could be advantageous.From your UK career you will hold relevant experience within a bank.You will not require sponsorship. You will have the right to remain and your spouse will not be sponsored.BenefitsDirect exposure to SMF-level responsibilitiesOpportunity to operate as a true deputy within Compliance & Financial CrimeClear visibility and succession potentialA collaborative, well-governed banking platformA broad remit across both advisory and oversight disciplinesIt is ideally suited to an experienced Compliance & AML professional seeking to step into a No.2 capacity, with meaningful influence and career progression towards future SMF accountability. #J-18808-Ljbffr