Deputy Manager Compliance

Deputy Manager - Legal & Compliance

Location: Central London Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 per annum Working Pattern: Full-time, Office-Based

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager - Legal & Compliance to join our Legal & Compliance team in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with strong Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) expertise to play a key role in supporting the management of the Bank's compliance framework and regulatory obligations.

Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance and MLRO, you will be responsible for providing second-line oversight, compliance advisory support, and ensuring the effectiveness of the Bank's Anti-Financial Crime and Compliance controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Compliance and Financial Crime Risk Assessments across key business areas.

• Review and recommend approval of KYC files completed by the first line of defence.

• Perform Compliance Oversight Reviews in line with the Compliance Monitoring Plan.

• Track, monitor and follow up on actions arising from compliance reviews.

• Identify potential compliance and financial crime risks and implement appropriate mitigating controls.

• Provide expert guidance and advice to senior management, business units and support functions on Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime matters.

• Develop, review and maintain compliance and financial crime policies, procedures and controls.

• Support the management of day-to-day Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime activities.

• Investigate and review Financial Crime-related queries and escalations, including AML, KYC, sanctions, fraud and market abuse matters.

• Prepare and maintain regulatory reports, MLRO reports and Country Risk Assessments.

• Deliver oversight and reporting to internal committees, Head Office and regulatory bodies.

• Support the development and delivery of annual Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime training programmes.

• Participate in internal and external audits and ensure regulatory recommendations are effectively implemented.

• Provide compliance oversight for regulatory change projects and key business initiatives.

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners and regulators.

• Promote and maintain a strong culture of compliance throughout the organisation.

• Monitor regulatory developments and provide timely guidance on emerging compliance requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in a Compliance and/or Anti-Financial Crime leadership role within banking or financial services.

• Strong knowledge of UK Banking Regulations, Money Laundering Regulations, JMLSG Guidance and FCA Principles.

• Practical experience in KYC, AML, Sanctions, Fraud and Financial Crime Risk Management.

• Excellent understanding of risk-based approaches to customer onboarding, periodic reviews and ongoing monitoring.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify emerging risks.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to influence stakeholders and provide clear, practical compliance advice.

• Experience working across multiple business areas within a banking environment.

• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of 55,000 - 60,000.

• Opportunity to work within a respected international banking environment.

• Exposure to a broad range of compliance, regulatory and financial crime activities.

• A collaborative and professional working culture.

• Central London office location with excellent transport links.

If you are a compliance professional looking to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic banking environment, we would welcome your application.