Anti-Financial Crime / Onboarding Manager

2w2 weeks ago

LHV Bank

London, GB · Temporary · £50,000 – £70,000

About this role

LHV Bank is a UK-licensed bank operating across Retail Banking, SME Lending, and Banking Services. We are seeking an experienced Anti-Financial Crime & Onboarding Manager to support both our AFC efforts and client onboarding as a frontline defence against financial crime.

In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert and point of reference for team members, overseeing the quality and accuracy of due diligence performed by the frontline team. You’ll work in close partnership with internal stakeholders and external partners to strengthen and evolve our AML and KYC processes.

You will be responsible for overseeing customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, and transaction monitoring activities to ensure compliance with UK AML and KYC regulations. The role is primarily office-based in London with a minimum of two days per week in the office, and occasional travel to Manchester.

If you are an experienced KYC professional seeking an opportunity to shape policies and procedures, support team development, and share your expertise across the wider function, we would be excited to hear from you.

Requirements

Experience in a KYC, AML, or compliance role within a financial institution, preferably with experience in Commercial/SME Lending.
Working knowledge of the UK regulatory environment, including the Money Laundering Regulations and FCA expectations.
Proven ability to perform CDD, EDD, and transaction monitoring to a high standard.
Familiarity with screening and background check tools and systems.
Strong analytical skills to assess documentation and identify financial crime risks.
Ability to act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to frontline team members.
Experience in preparing management information and internal reports on financial crime risk.

Responsibilities

Oversee and support AML/KYC reviews on new and existing customers in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Review and advise on suitability of customer documentation and verification, including ID, proof of address, and source of funds/wealth.
Assess and monitor screening and background checks using internal systems and third-party tools.
Manage and monitor investigations of alerts from monitoring systems conducted by the frontline, escalating suspicious activity as appropriate.
Liaise with internal teams to obtain missing information or resolve KYC issues.
Contribute to continuous improvement of AML/KYC operations by supporting implementation of internal controls, process improvements, and documentation updates.
Assist in preparation of internal reports and MI relating to Financial Crime and AML.
Stay current on AML/CTF legislation, typologies, and regulatory expectations.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape AML/KYC policies and procedures within a growing UK-licensed bank.
Support team development and share expertise across the wider function.
Work in a collaborative environment with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Access to professional development and continuous learning on regulatory changes.