12 month FTC - Associate Director, AML Advisory - Capital Markets Europe

What is the opportunity?

You will work as part of the European AML Compliance Advisory Team in the UK supporting Capital Markets Europe with the management of financial crime risk including money laundering, terrorist financing, economic sanctions and bribery and corruption through predominantly advising but also monitoring adherence to relevant regulatory rules and industry standards.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract, full time, and will require 4 days in the office. This will be based at 100 Bishopsgate in London.

What will you do?

• Support the Head of AML, Capital Markets Europe, Investor & Treasury Services UK and Global Asset Management UK in providing AML Advisory Services and to the Capital Markets business in Europe, meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements and assisting in developing the Financial Crime framework in the UK and Europe.

• Provide counsel and guidance to the Capital Markets (CM) and Investor & Treasury Services (I&TS), support functions, Compliance, Legal, Operations and other functions in respect of RBCs AML Compliance framework.

• Assist with the development and implementation of local and regional policies and procedures to ensure they meet with Enterprise Policy, Control Standards & Guidance.

• Track and resolve regulatory, audit and internal compliance findings.

• Review and opine on client risk rating to ensure all clients are appropriately risk rated in line with risk rating methodology and provide counsel and guidance to Senior Management where necessary.

• Support and enhance management reporting to enable the firm to assess and enhance its Financial Crime framework and report same to Senior Management and external authorities as required.

• Assist in the delivery of financial crime related training to key stakeholders.

• Provide support in relation to other AML Compliance projects and tasks where required.

• Draft risk assessments with respect to new products or changes to existing products.

• Assist with the completion of Annual Business Risk Assessments relating to Financial Crime

• Provide support to other AML Compliance functions as required.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Good understanding of the AML/Financial Crime legal and regulatory framework particularly across Europe.

• Solid experience working within an AML Advisory function, preferably within Investment or Corporate Banking.

Nice-to-have

• Educated to degree level or similar/equivalent.

• Professional qualification in AML / Financial Crime.

Skills and Capabilities

• Behavioural

  • Good interpersonal skills

  • Flexibility in attitude and approach

  • Initiative and organisation.

• Technical

  • Excellent written and verbal skills

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Strong knowledge of MS office application.

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.  We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Opportunities to work with the best in the field

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• A world-class training program in financial services.

Agency Notice

RBC Group does not accept agency resumés.  Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location.  RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.

Job Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Communication, Data Gathering Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Financial Regulation, Fraud Risk Management, Group Problem Solving, Internal Controls, Operational Integrity, Process Management

Additional Job Details

100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDONLondonUnited Kingdom35Full timeGROUP RISK MANAGEMENTContract (Fixed Term)Salaried2026-06-022026-06-16

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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