AML Advisory Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates strong working knowledge of financial crime prevention frameworks, including customer due diligence, sanctions controls, and reporting obligations, and applies these principles effectively within the assigned business area.
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations across multiple jurisdictions, including North America and offshore financial centers, is advantageous.
• Provide subject matter support to business units such as client-facing teams, account setup, and transaction processing in relation to financial crime risk.
• Manage inquiries and complex issues raised by internal stakeholders, including those related to client verification and enhanced review processes; assess and resolve higher-risk or non-standard cases.
• Ensure all assigned reviews and tasks are completed within required timelines, escalating matters where additional oversight is needed.
• Support the development and refinement of internal guidelines and operational procedures where required.
• Gather and organize documentation for internal reviews, external examinations, and compliance assessments.
• Evaluate higher-risk client profiles and provide guidance to ensure alignment with internal standards, regulatory expectations, and quality requirements.
• Serve as a key contact for complex review matters, maintaining regular coordination with relevant teams.
• Deliver additional responsibilities as delegated by management.
• Provide targeted coaching and guidance on client verification standards; maintain clear communication channels with onboarding teams regarding complex cases.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at strengthening financial crime controls and improving related processes.