Alexander Barnes has been engaged to hire a UK-focused AML Lawyer for a high-growth fintech operating across payments and digital banking. This role sits in the 2nd line, working directly with product, engineering, and operations to ensure UK AML requirements are built into how the business actually runs. What you’ll do Act as the UK AML/CTF SME across transaction monitoring, screening, onboarding, and SAR decisioningTranslate UK regulation (MLRs, POCA, FCA Handbook) into clear controls, workflows, and product requirementsReview new products and define risk-based decisions before launchWork with product and engineering to implement and refine AML controls and screening logicSupport regulatory interaction, including audits and supervisory reviews with the Financial Conduct AuthorityMaintain AML policies and standards in a way that reflects how the business actually operatesTrack regulatory change and update controls accordinglyContribute to investigations, control testing, and risk assessments where needed What you need Qualified lawyer (UK) with 5+ years’ AML/CTF experienceBackground in banks, EMIs, or paymentsStrong understanding of UK financial crime regulation and FCA expectationsExperience working with product, engineering, or data teamsAble to turn regulatory requirements into practical controls and decisionsComfortable owning outcomes in a fast-moving environment Useful, but not essential SAR experience and exposure to the National Crime Agency processExperience across multiple jurisdictionsPrior exposure to transaction monitoring or investigations Not a fit Pure private practice backgroundsAdvisory-only roles with no implementationGovernance-heavy profiles removed from product or execution Context This is a role for someone who wants to move beyond interpretation and take ownership of how AML is designed and applied within a live product environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr