Lead Anti Money Laundering Supervisor

Requirements of the role

About the FCA and team

We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services.

In SPC, we oversee firms and individuals (supervision), create and review the rules by which they operate (policy) and identify and remedy ineffective competition in markets (competition). Sitting in the Specialist Directorate, the Financial Crime Market Intervention (FCMI) department provides the FCA with specialist financial crime expertise to support its strategic objective by helping to minimise the risk of regulated businesses being used for purposes connected with financial crime.

Role responsibilities:

• Assess and enhance firms’ AML systems and controls through supervisory work, ensuring robust compliance and protection of the financial system
• Collaborate with internal supervision teams and external partners to evaluate firm compliance, driving consistent standards across financial services
• Oversee and support casework of team members, ensuring their activities align with departmental goals and contribute to effective regulatory outcomes
• Take ownership of assigned work, delivering high-quality outputs that support the FCA’s mission and strengthen AML oversight
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders on AML matters, keeping them informed and involved to foster transparency and shared accountability
• Manage your own caseload, applying sound judgement to determine appropriate regulatory actions that uphold market integrity. As well as managing own, but also coordinate and monitor team caseloads, offering guidance, coaching, and feedback to develop talent and enhance team performance

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