About this role
Assistant Manager – Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
Job Overview
We are looking for an Assistant Manager – MLRO to support the organization's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) compliance framework. The role involves monitoring financial crime risks, conducting investigations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting AML governance activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and maintenance of AML/CTF policies and controls.
- Review transaction monitoring alerts and investigate suspicious activities.
- Prepare and escalate Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) where required.
- Conduct KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews.
- Monitor regulatory changes and assist with policy updates.
- Support AML risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and documentation.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, regulators, and auditors on AML-related matters.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, Accounting, or a related field.
- 4–7 years of experience in AML, Compliance, Financial Crime, or MLRO functions.
- Strong knowledge of AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.
- Experience investigating suspicious activities and preparing SARs.
- Good understanding of AML/CTF regulations and compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred
- CAMS, ICA, or equivalent AML certification.
- Experience in banking, financial services, or other regulated environments.
- Familiarity with AML monitoring and case management systems.
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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- Financial crime & fraud
- Intelligence & OSINT
- Investigative casework
- 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+ |