Deliver monitoring reviews in line with the established Compliance Monitoring Programme and annual monitoring plan
Execute control-based and thematic reviews across key risk areas, including AML/CTF, sanctions, payments, FX, and operational compliance
Assess whether policies, procedures, and controls are designed and operating effectively against regulatory expectations
Apply structured, evidence-based testing and maintain clear audit trails for all reviews
Clearly document findings, root causes, and recommendations arising from monitoring activity
Track actions and remediation plans to completion, working constructively with first-line teams
Produce clear, concise monitoring reports with practical, proportionate recommendations
Ensure monitoring outputs are consistent, well-structured, and easy for stakeholders to understand
Support continuous improvement of monitoring processes, templates, and ways of working

2–4 years’ experience in Compliance, Compliance Monitoring, Risk, or Internal Audit within financial services
Experience in payments, FX, e-money, fintech, or another fast-moving, regulated environment
Strong first-line compliance experience with exposure to controls, QA, reviews, or assurance welcomed
Understanding of UK regulatory frameworks (e.g. FCA Handbook, MLRs 2017, JMLSG, sanctions regimes)
Familiarity with risk-based monitoring or assurance methodologies is a plus, but not essential.

Compliance Monitoring Manager

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