Financial Intelligence Assistant Manager

Job Title: Financial Intelligence Assistant Manager

Location: Mid Kent - Hybrid working pattern

Salary: Up to £47,200 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract: Full-time, permanent - 9am - 5pm

We are seeking a talented and motivated Financial Intelligence Assistant Manager to support the ongoing growth and development of our Financial Intelligence team.

This is a key position within the Financial Intelligence Team, providing daily oversight of the KYC and Fraud Teams, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and optimal team performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction for the KYC and Fraud Team, ensuring work is prioritised, accurate and completed to a high standard and on time
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for all KYC/AML/Fraud matters across our client
• Support the Financial Intelligence Manager with resource planning, process improvement, and regulatory adherence
• Serve as the key escalation point for the onboarding team, advising on complex due diligence cases and high-risk customer assessments
• Present recommendations for onboarding high-risk clients to the High Risk Customer Committee (HRCC)
• Ensure AML/KYC procedures and standards remain aligned with the latest regulations and internal policies
• Build effective working relationships with internal departments including Operations, Legal, and MLRO

Essential requirements:

• Significant experience in KYC/AML/Fraud roles within banking, ideally in a retail or corporate environment
• Strong leadership skills, including direct line management in a high-pressure setting
• Professional qualification in AML (e.g. ICA Diploma) or willingness to study
• Excellent understanding of AML/CTF frameworks and relevant regulatory guidance (e.g. JMLSG)
• Familiarity with UK onboarding procedures, EDD, and PEP/Sanctions screening
• Proven ability to identify process improvements and implement effective solutions
• Strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills

• Salary: Up to £47,277 (depending on experience)
• Holiday: Six weeks plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office
• Pension: Excellent employer contribution options
• Learning & Development: Wide range of development opportunities
• Purpose-driven work: Help support meaningful financial initiatives in delivering their impact
• Inclusive culture: We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer

Interviews are to be held immediately, so please apply today for immediate consideration!

This role is being handled by Anna Sikora, Recruitment Consultant at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.