AML Manager - Investigations

About this role

A leading global Investment Bank is looking for an AML Manager (Investigations/high risk clients) to join their team on an initial 12-month contract. Paying up to £350 a day umbrella with 4 days a week onsite in the London office.

The role will focus heavily on Enhanced Due Diligence, investigations and open-source intelligence (OSINT) across high-risk clients. You will be responsible for conducting detailed investigations, identifying material financial crime and reputational risks, and producing high-quality written assessments to support senior management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed high-risk client and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) assessments.
• Investigate and assess Source of Wealth, Source of Revenue and Source of Funds.
• Undertake open-source research / OSINT, adverse media and broader investigative research.
• Identify and assess AML, PEP, sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, tax, geopolitical and reputational risks.
• Develop appropriate client risk ratings and clearly document findings and rationale.
• Produce detailed, well-structured written reports for senior management review.
• Engage with internal Subject Matter Experts and stakeholders to assess and mitigate identified risks.
• Ensure investigations and assessments are completed in line with AML policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Key Experience

• Strong experience within AML, EDD, financial crime investigations or client risk.
• Proven experience conducting complex investigations and investigative research, ideally involving high-risk individuals or businesses.
• Strong OSINT / open-source research and adverse media capabilities.
• Experience assessing Source of Wealth / Source of Funds / Source of Revenue.
• Excellent report writing skills, with the ability to turn complex research into clear, evidence-based conclusions.
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF, PEP, sanctions, ABAC and wider financial crime risks.
• Candidates from specialist corporate intelligence, investigative due diligence, business intelligence, risk intelligence or investigations consultancies would be particularly relevant.
• Strong analytical skills and the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.

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