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AML Senior Analyst

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors · Leeds, West Yorkshire

Type
Full-time
Posted
Yesterday

Overview

Your policing background gives you a strong foundation for AML work: you have experience gathering evidence, assessing risk, and handling confidential information under strict regulatory frameworks like PACE and CPIA. Investigating financial crime, preparing case files, and recognizing suspicious activity translate directly to conducting CDD, reviewing SARs, and supporting regulatory submissions. Your ability to interview, analyse complex information, and write clear reports is exactly what this role demands, even if you need to upskill on specific AML software and regulations.

About this role

At Sumer we have the ambition to deliver a KYC/AML programme that is modern, slick and technology-enabled to enable us to meet our regulatory obligations. Sumer’s AML senior manager will support the delivery of the Sumer’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), sanctions and client due diligence (CDD) framework. The AML Senior Analyst plays a critical role in delivering the AML framework to ensure the detection and prevention of potential money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. They will take ownership of complex case reviews, carry out client onboarding, support regulatory reporting, and provide training to administrators and other practitioners across Sumer. You will be required to manage

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct client due diligence (CDD) for new and existing clients, using technology to complete electronic verification, adverse media screening and risk assessments.
  • Request, review and validate client due diligence documentation, providing guidance to colleagues and clients to resolve any outstanding requirements.
  • Research and assess Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), sanctions and other high-risk clients, escalating issues where appropriate.
  • Support the management of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), including gathering information, drafting reports and assisting with submissions to the National Crime Agency (NCA).
  • Provide timely, practical advice to colleagues on AML and CDD requirements, helping to ensure regulatory compliance across the business.
  • Assist in the design and delivery of AML training, promoting awareness of regulatory requirements and best practice across all hubs.
  • Foster a strong culture of compliance by supporting continuous improvement, sharing regulatory updates and contributing to the effectiveness of the firm's AML framework.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • Demonstrable experience in AML, financial crime, or a related compliance function
  • Proven experience gathering and analysing information relating to SARS and drafting suspicious activity wording
  • Solid understanding of global AML laws and regulations (e.g. UK Money Laundering Regulations, FATF standards, SAICA knowledge is desirable)
  • Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism
  • Excellent communication and report writing skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Qualifications

  • Professional certification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent)
  • Knowledge of sanctions screening or PEP/adverse media screening tools (eg. Worldcheck, Smartsearch)

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

  • We Shine Together
  • We Do the Right Thing
  • We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.

About Sumer

Sumer is a fast-growing professional services firm dedicated to championing small and medium businesses and helping communities prosper across the UK and Ireland.

Operating within a buy and build “Hub and Spoke” business model, we combine the indispensable value of leading regional practices with the tech, scale, and breadth of expertise of a national organisation.

We call this ‘The Power of Collaboration’ – an approach that delivers growth for our entire organization and all the businesses we serve.

By joining Sumer, you become part of a dynamic team committed to innovation, excellence, and the success of the businesses we support.

Department

Risk & Compliance

Employment Type

Permanent

Workplace type

Fully remote

About compliance & regulatory roles for ex-police

Compliance, AML and regulatory roles. Working to PACE, RIPA and CPIA is a stronger regulatory grounding than most civilian applicants can offer — firms increasingly recognise this.

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Why this fits a police background — match score 78/100

  • Financial crime & fraud
  • Intelligence & OSINT
  • Risk & threat assessment
  • Working to legislation & regulation

What compliance & regulatory roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Compliance analyst£32,000–£42,000
Compliance / AML officer£40,000–£55,000
Compliance manager£55,000–£80,000
Senior manager / head of compliance£80,000–£120,000+
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