Senior Manager, AML

Sumer

AML Senior Manager strengthening Sumer’s technology-enabled financial crime compliance programme. Leading CDD, sanctions, regulatory readiness, risk controls and AML team development across a growing professional-services firm.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive AML compliance expertise, with a strong focus on regulatory adherence and risk assessment. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex investigations, and drive continuous improvement in AML processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AML Compliance Programme LeadershipClient Due Diligence ManagementFinancial Crime Regulatory KnowledgeStakeholder ManagementPeople Management

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Hard Skills

AML/KYC ExperienceClient Due DiligenceEnhanced Due DiligenceSanctions ScreeningRisk AssessmentFinancial Crime InvestigationRegulatory ComplianceContinuous ImprovementAutomation in AML ProcessesTraining and Coaching

Soft Skills

LeadershipJudgementCommunicationOrganizational SkillsDetail-Oriented

Industry Keywords

Money Laundering RegulationsProfessional Body RequirementsFinancial Crime RisksMulti-Office EnvironmentUK Financial Crime RegulationsSouth Africa Financial Crime Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and continuously enhance Sumer's AML compliance programme across all hubs, ensuring consistent standards, policies and best practice
Oversee client due diligence, including CDD, enhanced due diligence, ongoing monitoring, sanctions screening, and high-risk client reviews
Act as the firm's AML and financial crime subject matter expert, advising on client acceptance, beneficial ownership, and source of wealth/funds matters
Ensure compliance with Money Laundering Regulations and professional body requirements, maintaining AML policies, procedures and firm-wide risk assessments
Partner with Quality & Assurance on regulatory inspections, remediation activities, and liaison with regulators and professional bodies
Identify emerging financial crime risks and drive continuous improvement and automation across AML processes
Lead, develop and inspire the AML team; deliver training and coaching to partners and colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant AML/KYC experience within professional services, banking or legal services
Strong knowledge of UK and South Africa financial crime regulatory environments
Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
Strong judgement and ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters
Experience managing complex AML investigations
Proven people management experience
Forward thinking with an interest in continuous improvement
Ability to motivate and support team members
High integrity and professional scepticism
Confidence and independence when supporting and challenging senior stakeholders
Clear communication skills and ability to translate regulation into practical guidance
Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented
Experience in a multi-office or growing firm environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Support during the hiring process for candidates who need accommodations
Inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated