Financial Crime Operations Quality Control Specialist in Birmingham

Financial Crime Operations Quality Control Specialist

Location: Birmingham

The AFC team is accountable for protecting Deutsche Bank from financial and reputational losses incurred by financial crimes, which is accomplished through assessing, controlling and mitigating risks.

The Quality Control (QC) Specialist will primarily be responsible for supporting the Financial Crime Operations (FCO) QC Manager in implementing a sustainable QC process across the Bank’s UK Transaction Monitoring department. You will be responsible for performing evaluations of the quality and accuracy of AML Alert and Case reviews which have been carried out by FCO investigators, while also driving the implementation of a sustainable testing strategy through supporting management activities and staff development.

What we’ll offer you

We are committed to providing an environment with development and wellbeing at its centre.

• Hybrid Working – eligible employees can work remotely part of the time and work a pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non‑contributory pension
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Perform a critical internal checker role to ensure high quality standards are maintained in strict adherence with Deutsche Bank’s global and regional procedures for carrying out Anti‑Money Laundering investigations.
• Review UK AML alerts and cases for full adherence with the minimum standards set out in regional key operating procedures and any applicable global requirements, ensuring each QC review is completed timely and within quality expectations.
• Drive QC trend analysis and feedback reporting to senior management to improve the quality of AML alert and case investigations; serve as a key Subject Matter Expert resource for delivering effective feedback and guidance to AML investigators.
• Deputise the QC team lead for management duties and staff development, mentoring and supporting junior team members and driving QC framework improvements.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across AFC including FCO and the independent AFC Quality Assurance (QA) team.
• Recognise, document and assess key risks and escalated critical issues to the Quality Control team manager and Business Support Unit Head.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience with AML quality control and knowledge of Anti‑Financial Crime investigation standards preferred.
• Good knowledge of financial regulatory requirements and AML risk implications and operational knowledge of AML Transaction Monitoring lifecycle.
• Understanding of one or more of the business areas of investment banking, corporate banking, and/or wealth management.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to review work thoroughly and accurately, coupled with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience with TM systems such as Oracle FCCM / Mantas or Actimize a distinct advantage.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

How we’ll support you

• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.
• We value diversity and as an equal opportunities employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards).

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to be named in and has been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

We strive for a workplace in which we are empowered to excel together every day, acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

When you need adjustments during the application process, contact our Adjustments Concierge.