Job Title: AML & Financial Crime Officer

Location: Hampshire Hybrid 2 days WFH

Salary: Up to £40,000 depending on experience

Working hours: 35 hours. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Benefits:

11% non-contributory pension scheme from day 1 of employment
25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
Annual leave buying scheme
Private medical insurance
Annual bonus
Free annual flu jabs
4x life assurance
Enhanced company sick pay
75% income protection
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and leave
Free eyecare vouchers
2 days paid volunteering days per year
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice SchemeAbout the role of the AML & Financial Crime Officer:

We're looking for an experienced AML Specialist to join a growing compliance team at a specialist mortgage lender. This newly created role will focus specifically on financial crime and AML, handling customer risk assessments, transaction monitoring, screening against sanctions and PEP lists, and managing suspicious activity reports. Ideally, you'll have direct experience in the mortgage or wider financial services sector, with practical knowledge of AML/CTF regulations.

Responsibilities for the position of AML & Financial Crime Officer:

Assess customer risk for loan applications
Maintain AML and financial crime policies
Proactively manage financial crime risks
Support risk assessments and underwriting reviews
Conduct ongoing risk analysis
Assist with financial crime training
Monitor compliance with regulations
Handle AML and financial crime queries
Report suspicious activity to relevant officers
Support law enforcement responses
Screen customers against PEP and sanctions listsExperience required for the position of AML & Financial Crime Officer:

Experience working in the mortgage or financial services sector
Knowledge of AML, CTF, and financial crime regulations
Practical, hands-on experience handling financial crime cases and compliance
Excellent analytical and investigative skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Proficient in MS Office applicationsFor more information regarding the role of AML & Financial Crime Officer please contact us

Stellar Select is acting as an employment agency and is a corporate member of the REC

Due to a high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application has been successful. We aim to contact all successful contacts within two business days