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Financial Crime Compliance/KYC Manager – 15-month FTC
Step into a Leadership Role in AML/KYC
We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a seasoned KYC/AML professional to take the lead in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. As a Manager and team leader, you’ll oversee the day-to-day execution of AML/KYC procedures while guiding and mentoring a small, dedicated team.
This 15-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover) is your chance to take on fresh challenges, sharpen your leadership skills, and gain deeper insight into managing AML/KYC responsibilities in a top 15 accounting firm.
We’re looking for someone with proven experience at Manager level. However, if you’re currently an Assistant Manager with 3+ years of experience and are more than ready to take your next step on the career ladder, we want to hear from you.

YOU

The successful candidate will have worked within Professional Services, ideally an accountancy firm, and have extensive knowledge of AML regulations and how they apply to CDD procedures. We are ideally looking for an experienced Manager but will consider applications from highly skilled Assistant Managers who are more than ready for their next challenge.

The successful candidate will have:

• Deep CDD/EDD expertise – You know your way around complex client structures (Trusts, Estates, Private Clients, Corporate Groups) and understand the risks they carry, ideally from a background in Accounting or Professional Services.
• Regulatory precision – You’ve applied CDD procedures with confidence, ensuring compliance and overseeing timely, high-quality outputs.
• Risk radar – You can assess client risk holistically—AML and beyond—and know when and how to escalate.
• Sector savvy – You understand the services we offer and associated risk management requirements.
• People skills – You’re a natural communicator who builds strong relationships with client-facing teams and your direct colleagues and adds value through collaboration.
• Leadership mindset – You’ve led teams, nurtured talent, and take pride in helping others grow and overcome challenges.

ABOUT US

Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK’s 15th largest accountancy firm.
When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We’re a place# shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We’re committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset – our people.
As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we’ve got access to local insight on a global scale.

Take the Lead in KYC & AML Operations. We’re looking for a detail-driven leader to steer the day-to-day KYC and ongoing monitoring processes, working closely with the FCC’s leadership team. This is a hands-on role with real impact—perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to manage a busy workload with precision.

As a Manager, you’ll be at the heart of a wide range of CDD responsibilities, including:

• Driving compliance: Ensure firm-wide KYC policies and procedures are applied consistently across new or existing clients.
• Making critical decisions: Approve new business relationships and the continuation of existing business relationships. Including limited mandate to approve Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) risk triggers/clients.
• Being the go-to expert: Act as a key contact for the business, enabling timely and high-quality CDD/KYC completion and query resolution.
• Empowering your team: Build capability, share knowledge, and support career growth.
• Staying ahead: Keep up with evolving AML regulations and industry best practices.
• Innovation: Support tech-driven improvements that boost efficiency without compromising compliance. (Saffery will be implementing a new KYC system during the course of the FTC and some involvement in the roll-out of the new system will be an important and exciting aspect of the successful candidate’s role).
• Improving processes: Spot opportunities to streamline and enhance service delivery.
• Inspiring confidence: Build strong stakeholder relationships and establish yourself as a trusted, empowering leader.
• This list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to help on other associated risk management tasks/ projects.