Kind Consultancy is working with a well-established and still growing property finance business which is currently seeking an AML Officer to join them in a full-time, permanent role based in their Kent offices, paying up to £45,000 dependent on experience. The position will be fully in-office for the first 6 months and then move to a hybrid model.

Reporting to the Senior Compliance Manager, the AML Officer will focus on providing guidance and support to the business in all aspects of Anti-Money Laundering controls, processes and training with key responsibilities including:

• Reviewing and assessing all aspects of the existing AML control framework, recommending change and helping provide strategic direction on all AML related matters;
• Carrying into effect projects and actions highlighted by the MLRO Annual Report and working towards production of the next Report;
• Advising and reviewing level of CDD and EDD on live mortgage application cases;
• Taking ownership of policies, reviewing processes and monitoring their implementation;
• Designing and providing training and awareness programmes across the business;
• Reviewing and enhancing the firm-wide AML and Financial Crime risk assessment;
• Advancing the organisation's ability to risk rate our customer book;
• Providing regular management information on AML and Financial Crime;
• Horizon scanning for regulatory and legislative changes in AML/CDD/PEPs and Sanctions and related areas – providing comment and advice to the business;
• Providing support to the business by undertaking ad hoc projects and research:
• Assisting with Compliance Monitoring.

Our ideal candidate for the AML Officer opportunity:

• Has an excellent understanding of AML regulation and guidance and requirements in practice;
• Works well on their own initiative while being aware of business needs and priorities;
• Must have previous management experience
• Is able to prioritise and coordinate action plans with a number of stakeholders;
• Demonstrates good project management skills;
• Is able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion;
• Is highly organised with good attention to detail and accuracy
• Has excellent IT skills (proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Having knowledge of the current Mortgage market would be advantageous

If you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience, are based in or can commute to Kent, and are interested in the AML Officer opportunity please apply with an updated CV today.