AML & High Risk Technical Specialist
Isle of Man
Permanent
Our client seeks an AML & High-Risk Technical Specialist to join their first-line operational team.
In this pivotal role, you will ensure robust financial crime controls, lead the assessment of higher-risk clients, and support the organisation in maintaining a strong, compliant AML/CFT framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and enhance AML/CFT frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.
- Conduct comprehensive CDD/KYC for higher-risk clients, including complex corporate and trust structures.
- Validate Source of Funds/Source of Wealth and review AML concession requests.
- Manage ongoing monitoring, including transaction monitoring tools and risk-based periodic reviews.
- Deliver AML training, support accreditation programmes, and provide day-to-day operational guidance.
- Analyse trends, produce MI and reports for senior committees, and contribute to Financial Crime projects.
- Represent the first line in AML/CFT-related projects and regulatory-driven change initiatives.
- Prepare high-quality submissions for the HRC and maintain the PEP and Delegated Authority Registers.
- Lead the Business Risk Assessment (BRA) and Technology Risk Assessment (TRA) processes.
Key Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years' experience in regulated financial services; investment industry experience advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of Isle of Man AML/CFT legislation, regulation, and guidance.
- Expertise in analysing complex structures and delivering enhanced due diligence.
- Proven ability to assess higher-risk profiles, including PEPs and adverse media cases.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and reporting skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders and support operational teams.
- Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ICA) desirable.

Your specialist: Debbie Amankwa
Quote job ref: 16463
Hi, I'm Debbie and I look forward to receiving your submission for this fantastic opportunity with this business.