Head of CDD Opportunity
Contract outside IR35 – Rate up to £590 per day
2 days per week on site in the London office
My client, a leading global Professional Services organisation, is looking to hire a Head of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) to lead a growing AML team.
This position will suit an experienced, highly knowledgeable team leader in the Financial Crime/CDD space, with a background working in large scale, heavily regulated organisations – e.g. Financial Services/Banking.
Core responsibilities:
· Lead and mentor a team of 10 CDD professionals
· Oversee all CDD/EDD activities
· Shape AML/CTF & sanctions frameworks across the business
· Drive compliance with HMRC, OFSI, FCA & JMLSG requirements
· Be the SME for senior stakeholders, committees and regulators
Desired Skills:
· SME level knowledge of AML/CTF, Sanctions Compliance and Financial Crime Risk Management
· Detailed background running all CDD/EDD delivery, gained in reputable, complex and heavily regulated environments (Financial Services, Banking or similar)
· Multiple years’ experience managing a CDD/AML Operations team
· Solid systems knowledge (sanction screening platforms, client on-boarding systems etc)
· Professional qualifications in AML/Fin Crime highly desirable
· Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills – ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, regulators and Risk commitees