Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£30,000 Per Annum

About the Role
UK First Fintech is a pioneering financial technology firm dedicated to revolutionizing the finance industry. We are seeking a dedicated and highly organized AML Compliance Manager to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will ensure our operations fully comply with all relevant regulatory AML requirements and internal policies. This role is critical in maintaining our firm’s reputation, ensuring operational compliance, and supporting our ongoing growth and development.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate regulatory examinations.
- Coordinate implementation activities with the lines of business and support groups to ensure that applicable business procedures are updated to incorporate program changes.
- Support regular AML compliance inquiries from other financial partners.
- In cooperation with MLRO, fine-tune thresholds by changes to the Company's Risk profile.
- Develop training materials and provide guidance and advice on more complicated AML/CFT issues.
- Deliver AML/CFT training to Company staff.
- Participate in the design of transaction-monitoring typologies.
- Perform financial investigations.
- Assist in preparing information for SAR reports.
- Maintain extensive documentation.
- Create and maintain CDD and EDD checklists.

Experience
Proven experience as an AML manager or similar role within the financial sector. 3+ years of experience as a senior compliance specialist or manager in financial services compliance, preferably in one or more of the following settings: (i) payments company; (ii) bank; and (iii) payments regulatory body.

About you
Strong understanding of general rules and practices within the payment industry. Deep knowledge of payments regulatory frameworks and/or regulations. The ability to work independently with regulators when necessary and to provide directional guidance to other staff or co-workers. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Fluent in both English and Chinese (written and spoken) is essential.
- Proficiency with KYC/KYB and AML standards and practices in the UK (e.g. source of income/wealth, ultimate ownership); knowledge for EEA area is also preferred.
- Familiar with IBAN account operations and able to assist in applying for relevant qualifications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and compliance management software.