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Anti-Money Laundering Officer

Eden Scott · Edinburgh, Scotland

Type
Full-time
Posted
19 days ago

Overview

Your experience investigating financial crime and interviewing suspects under caution maps directly to AML checks and risk assessments.

About this role

Eden Scott is working in partnership with a highly regarded Financial Services firm in Edinburgh, currently experiencing increased workflow and seeking to expand their central support team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit, professional environment as an AML Analyst, supporting the business in maintaining robust compliance and due diligence standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • :Conduct AML and KYC checks on new and existing clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
  • .Review and process documentation for pensions and investment applications with a focus on AML risk
  • .Act as a key point of contact for internal teams and external clients regarding AML queries and documentation
  • .Liaise with product providers to obtain and verify information, issue Letters of Authority (LOAs), and maintain accurate records in the internal database
  • .Prepare AML-related reports, client risk assessments, and support pre-sale documentation processes
  • .Manage your own workload and support the wider team in prioritising AML-related tasks

.

Ideal Candidate Profil

  • e:Previous experience in an AML, compliance, or financial administration role within a wealth management or financial planning environmen
  • t.Strong understanding of AML regulations and best practices in the UK financial services secto
  • r.Excellent communication and organisational skill
  • s.A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple prioritie

s.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their AML expertise within a supportive and professional team. Whether you're currently in an AML role or have a background in pensions or financial administration and are looking to transition into compliance, we’d love to hear from y

ou.

This position may be just one of numerous opportunities we are handling that you could have an interest in pursuing. If you have not been in touch with us before and would like to send your cv over in order to discuss future opportunities, please drop off a CV at karen.kerr@edenscott.com and we can discuss your application furt

her.

Eden Scott offers the services of an employment agency for permanent work and an employment business for temporary

work.

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 75/100

  • 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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