Senior Associate AML Compliance

The Senior Associate AML Compliance plays a key role in supporting Compliance 360’s client engagements by assisting regulated entities in the design, implementation, and enhancement of their AML/CFT frameworks. The role involves leading complex AML/CFT reviews, providing risk-based advisory, and ensuring that clients operate in line with applicable regulatory obligations, including those set by the FIAU and relevant EU frameworks.

The Senior Associate AML Compliance will work closely with multiple clients across different sectors, delivering high-quality compliance support, contributing to governance structures, and proactively identifying financial crime risks and control gaps while recommending practical and regulatory-aligned solutions.

Department:

AML Compliance

Reports To:

Senior Manager AML and Compliance

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver AML/CFT support across multiple client engagements, including CDD/ EDD reviews and compliance reviews.
• Analyse client structures and activities to identify financial crime risks and provide practical, risk-based advice.
• Review AML/CFT documentation prepared by clients or junior team members to ensure compliance with applicable FIAU and EU requirements.
• Prepare clear, client-facing reports and summaries suitable for management and governance bodies.
• Support clients in the development and enhancement of AML/CFT frameworks, including policies, procedures, and controls.
• Identify gaps in client frameworks and recommend proportionate remediation actions.
• Act as a key contact for clients on AML/CFT matters, ensuring timely and professional delivery.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and assess their impact on client engagements.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members where required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• An MQF Level 6 qualification in finance, law, criminology or a related field. If not in possession of the required academic qualifications, candidates with a minimum of 1 year of professional experience in financial crime environments are also considered;
• Demonstrable understanding of CDD processes and requirements;
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with compliance software solutions;
• A keen interest in regulatory compliance, financial crime prevention, and continuous professional development;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; and
• Excellent time management skills