Deputy Manager Compliance

Deputy Manager - Legal & ComplianceLocation: Central London Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum Working Pattern: Full-time, Office-Based We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager - Legal & Compliance to join our Legal & Compliance team in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with strong Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) expertise to play a key role in supporting the management of the Bank's compliance framework and regulatory obligations. Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance and MLRO, you will be responsible for providing second-line oversight, compliance advisory support, and ensuring the effectiveness of the Bank's Anti-Financial Crime and Compliance controls. Key Responsibilities • Conduct Compliance and Financial Crime Risk Assessments across key business areas. • Review and recommend approval of KYC files completed by the first line of defence. • Perform Compliance Oversight Reviews in line with the Compliance Monitoring Plan. • Track, monitor and follow up on actions arising from compliance reviews. • Identify potential compliance and financial crime risks and implement appropriate mitigating controls. • Provide expert guidance and advice to senior management, business units and support functions on Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime matters. • Develop, review and maintain compliance and financial crime policies, procedures and controls. • Support the management of day-to-day Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime activities. • Investigate and review Financial Crime-related queries and escalations, including AML, KYC, sanctions, fraud and market abuse matters. • Prepare and maintain regulatory reports, MLRO reports and Country Risk Assessments. • Deliver oversight and reporting to internal committees, Head Office and regulatory bodies. • Support the development and delivery of annual Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime training programmes. • Participate in internal and external audits and ensure regulatory recommendations are effectively implemented. • Provide compliance oversight for regulatory change projects and key business initiatives. • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners and regulators. • Promote and maintain a strong culture of compliance throughout the organisation. • Monitor regulatory developments and provide timely guidance on emerging compliance requirements. About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have: • Proven experience in a Compliance and/or Anti-Financial Crime leadership role within banking or financial services. • Strong knowledge of UK Banking Regulations, Money Laundering Regulations, JMLSG Guidance and FCA Principles. • Practical experience in KYC, AML, Sanctions, Fraud and Financial Crime Risk Management. • Excellent understanding of risk-based approaches to customer onboarding, periodic reviews and ongoing monitoring. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify emerging risks. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • The ability to influence stakeholders and provide clear, practical compliance advice. • Experience working across multiple business areas within a banking environment. • Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. • A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. What We Offer • Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000. • Opportunity to work within a respected international banking environment. • Exposure to a broad range of compliance, regulatory and financial crime activities. • A collaborative and professional working culture. • Central London office location with excellent transport links. If you are a compliance professional looking to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic banking environment, we would welcome your application.