Financial Crime Analyst Leeds A growing wealth management firm is hiring a Financial Crime Analyst for its second line of defence. This is a new, dedicated AML role. It offers good development and the chance to work with stakeholders across the business. Responsibilities Review and resolve AML exceptions Carry out PEP and sanctions screening reviews and escalate where needed Provide second-line oversight and guidance on financial crime matters Work with Risk & Compliance, Advice Quality, regional managers and financial planners Support continuous improvement of financial crime controls and processes Requirements 3–5 years’ experience in AML / financial crime Strong knowledge of AML, PEPs and sanctions Financial services background ICA Diploma desirable

Compliance Monitoring Analyst Leeds A wealth management firm is looking for a Compliance Monitoring Analyst to help shape the future of its monitoring function. It’s a chance to modernise how monitoring is done: you’ll build new processes, make research more efficient and help explore how AI can support the function. Responsibilities Deliver compliance monitoring reviews and desk-based research Find ways to streamline and automate monitoring processes Design and build new monitoring processes and frameworks Help develop and use AI tools and solutions within monitoring Report findings and recommendations to senior compliance stakeholders Requirements 1–3 years’ experience in compliance monitoring Financial services background. Wealth, financial planning or building society experience is ideal Experience developing or using AI tools Agile, creative and curious, with a drive to improve how things are done

Deputy Head of Compliance Leeds A leading wealth management firm wants a Deputy Head of Compliance to support the Head of Compliance and help lead the compliance function. You’ll also lead the function’s development, including Consumer Duty, vulnerable customers and the firm’s use of AI. Responsibilities Deputise for the Head of Compliance across the compliance function Manage and develop a team of compliance professionals Lead work on Consumer Duty, vulnerable customer outcomes and the client proposition Shape and improve the compliance MI framework Help bring AI into the compliance function Act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders across the business Requirements A background in wealth management or financial planning Broad, core compliance experience Experience managing or leading a team Strong knowledge of Consumer Duty and the FCA regulatory framework A forward-thinking approach and interest in using technology and AI in compliance

Our client, a leading global investment services firm, is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented AML Operations Analyst. You will support the delivery of effective first-line financial crime controls across its UK and Channel Islands businesses. You will play a key role in client due diligence, financial crime risk assessment and the investigation of monitoring alerts. You will also make sure AML processes are completed accurately and consistently, in line with regulatory requirements. What you will do: Conduct initial and ongoing Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews, ensuring information is accurate, complete and appropriately evidenced. Complete and maintain Client Risk Assessments (CRAs), ensuring risk ratings are accurate, justified and reflect identified financial crime risks. Undertake Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for higher-risk clients, including Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and complex ownership structures. Review Source of Wealth (SOW), Source of Funds (SOF) and beneficial ownership information, assessing the adequacy of supporting evidence. Conduct risk-based reliance testing of KYC documentation provided by investment firm clients, identifying deficiencies and escalating concerns. Investigate and document transaction monitoring alerts, identifying unusual activity and escalating potential financial crime concerns. Review and investigate sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening alerts, escalating potential matches and identified risks. Conduct periodic and trigger-event reviews, assessing material changes to client circumstances and risk profiles. Maintain accurate AML risk registers, records and management information reports. Review and maintain AML Operations procedures, supporting control enhancements and process improvements. Liaise with internal stakeholders and external clients to obtain outstanding documentation and resolve due diligence deficiencies. Ensure work is completed to a consistently high standard, with clear, evidence-based decisions and appropriate audit trails. Support the AML Supervisor with operational priorities, quality assurance activities and financial crime risk management. What we need from you: Previous experience in AML, KYC, CDD or financial crime operations within financial services. Good understanding of UK AML regulations, financial crime risks and risk-based due diligence. Experience conducting CDD/EDD reviews, including PEPs, beneficial ownership and higher-risk relationships. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to make sound, evidence-based decisions. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and take ownership of assigned work. Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with internal stakeholders and external clients. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. What we would like from you: ICA or ACAMS qualification, or working towards one. Experience within investment management, wealth management or financial services administration. Experience in reliance testing, transaction monitoring or financial crime screening. A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, accountability and delivering high-quality work.

M&A HR Integration Coordinator | United Kingdom - Hybrid Location: Manchester, Leeds, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast or Newry   This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive HR project professional to join a growing People & Culture M&A function, supporting the people-related activities involved in business acquisitions and integrations.   Working alongside senior HR and M&A stakeholders, you'll help coordinate the people workstream throughout the acquisition lifecycle, from initial due diligence through to Day 1, integration and post-acquisition handover.   What's in it for you? This role offers excellent exposure to the world of M&A and HR integration, giving you the opportunity to work on business-critical transactions and understand how people, culture, processes and systems come together following an acquisition. You'll work closely with experienced HR and M&A professionals, develop your project management capabilities and gain valuable experience in a specialist and increasingly important area of HR.   What will you be doing? Supporting HR workstreams throughout the M&A lifecycle, including due diligence, Day 1 readiness, the first 100 days and post-acquisition integration. Coordinating HR project plans, milestones, deliverables and dependencies to ensure people-related activities remain on track. Maintaining project trackers, risk and issue logs, action plans and integration documentation. Working with HR stakeholders to gather updates, monitor progress and follow up on outstanding actions. Coordinating HR integration activities relating to people processes, policies, systems, employee information and organisational changes. Preparing project reports, dashboards, presentations and updates for senior HR and M&A stakeholders. Organising meetings and workshops, recording decisions and ensuring actions are followed through. Maintaining accurate and confidential employee and transaction documentation. Identifying potential delays and escalating risks to ensure successful delivery of HR integration activities.   What are we looking for? Previous experience in HR project coordination, HR administration, HR operations or PMO support. Exposure to M&A, mergers, acquisitions, HR integration or business transformation projects. An understanding of HR processes and the people-related considerations involved in bringing businesses together. Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Experience managing project plans, trackers, reporting and multiple stakeholder requirements. Confident using Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook and SharePoint. Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at different levels. A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to manage competing priorities. Experience with due diligence, Day 1 planning, post-acquisition integration, RAID logs, Power BI or advanced Excel would be particularly advantageous.   Why consider this opportunity? ? Gain hands-on experience in HR M&A and post-acquisition integration. ? Work alongside senior People & Culture and M&A professionals. ? Get involved in the people aspects of business acquisitions and transformation. ? Develop specialist HR project and integration experience. ? Build your expertise in a growing area of the HR profession.   IMPORTANT: This opportunity is exclusively open to candidates who already have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Risk & Compliance Integration Lead Location: UK-based (Hybrid – 3-days per week in the office) About the Firm Our client is a growing, multi-disciplinary professional services group. It has expanded significantly in recent years, mainly by acquiring established businesses, and has an active pipeline of further deals. It is now strengthening its central Risk & Compliance function so that every business joining the group is integrated effectively. The Opportunity This is a newly created role in the central Risk & Compliance team. You’ll lead the R&C side of each acquisition, from early-stage due diligence through to bringing the acquired business fully onto the group’s policies, controls and reporting. It’s a varied, high-visibility position for someone who enjoys bringing structure to change and working with people at every level. What You’ll Be Doing Coordinating the risk and compliance review of target businesses during the deal process Turning due diligence findings into clear action plans, and tracking them to completion Building and owning R&C integration plans for each newly acquired business Working with the wider integration team to keep deliverables, timelines and dependencies on track Flagging risks, blockers and slippage early, and escalating where needed Managing the regulatory admin that follows a deal, such as notifications, registrations and approvals Bringing new businesses onto group insurance arrangements Rolling out group standards in areas such as AML, sanctions, data protection, information security, complaints and whistleblowing Embedding risk registers, monitoring and reporting within acquired teams Following up on any post-deal remediation or regulatory commitments Supporting wider group risk and compliance projects as capacity allows Supporting and developing junior colleagues where relevant   What We’re Looking For Essential A strong organiser, comfortable running several projects and stakeholder groups at once Solid project management skills, with a disciplined approach to tracking actions Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Sound judgement, discretion and attention to detail Comfortable in a changing environment, and confident to challenge when needed A collaborative relationship builder   Desirable A background in risk, compliance, governance or regulation within a regulated sector (e.g. professional services, financial services, legal) Exposure to M&A, integration or business change programmes Experience managing multiple projects or programmes   Interested? For a confidential discussion, contact William Fitzpatrick at Broadgate Search: william@broadgatesearch.com / +44 20 3772 3959.

TAX ADVISOR | Bolton – Hybrid | Salary up to £36,000 | Excellent Benefits | Career Progression YOUR NEXT CAREER MOVE COULD LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT! Are you working in tax and starting to think about what comes next?  Perhaps you're ready to move beyond the day-to-day compliance work, gain more exposure to tax planning, build stronger client relationships and develop your career within a supportive professional services environment. If that sounds like you, I'd love to speak with you! I'm currently recruiting for an established professional services firm looking for a Tax Advisor to join its Business Advisory team. Why should you consider this opportunity? This is an opportunity to broaden your technical experience, work with a diverse client portfolio and develop your career with the support of an experienced team. Here's what you can look forward to: Salary up to £36,000 Hybrid working and flexible hours — enjoy greater flexibility in how you work. Professional development — receive support to help you progress with your ATT, CTA or other relevant professional qualification. Broader tax exposure — develop your experience across corporate tax, personal tax, capital gains tax, succession planning and tax-efficient remuneration. Meaningful client relationships — work directly with clients and contribute to practical tax solutions. Excellent benefits — including private medical insurance, pension, life assurance, enhanced family leave and annual leave options. Career progression — strengthen your technical knowledge, develop your advisory skills and work towards your longer-term career goals. Who am I looking to connect with: Previous experience in UK tax compliance or tax advisory. A solid understanding of UK tax requirements. Experience working with individual, partnership or corporate tax matters. Strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships. The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. ATT, CTA, CA or an equivalent qualification, either completed or currently in progress. Experience with CCH tax software would be advantageous. You don't need to know everything already. I'm interested in people with a solid tax foundation, a willingness to learn and the ambition to continue developing their expertise. IMPORTANT — Right to work in the UK Please note that this opportunity is only open to candidates who already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Financial Crime Advisory Manager & Deputy MLRO A UK mutual financial services organisation is hiring a Financial Crime Advisory Manager & Deputy MLRO, reporting to the Head of Compliance & MLRO. You’ll also spend around half your time as the financial crime SME on a three-year digital transformation programme. Responsibilities Act as Deputy MLRO and oversee the Financial Crime Officer Own the Financial Crime Risk Management Framework, policies and Firm-Wide Risk Assessment Horizon scan regulatory change and carry out gap analysis Act as financial crime product owner on the transformation programme Represent the business at industry and regulatory forums Requirements Extensive financial crime/AML experience gained within a bank or building society An AML qualification (Certificate level minimum) Transformation project or online savings fraud experience (desirable) Strong communication skills and confidence with senior stakeholders