Deputy Manager - Legal & Compliance

Location: 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 You

To 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.