AML & KYC Officer in London

A part-time role with real autonomy (and real support). Perhaps you’ve been working in AML and KYC for a while now and you’re ready for a role with greater ownership and responsibility, where your professional judgement is valued and you play a central part in the firm’s compliance framework. If that’s hit the nail on the head, keep reading. You’ll be working within an ICAEW and FCA regulated environment, with well-established AML policies, controls and oversight in place. This is not a box-ticking role. It’s about applying your experience, maintaining strong controls, and managing risk well within a clear and proportionate governance framework.

This is a part-time role (21 hours per week), working alongside senior stakeholders who understand AML properly and want to get it right. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our AML and KYC processes operate effectively, proportionately and in line with regulatory expectations.

What you’ll actually be doing:

• Around 70–80% of your time will be focused on core AML and KYC activity. This includes conducting customer due diligence (CDD and EDD), sanctions screening, beneficial ownership analysis, and using Companies House and related sources.
• You’ll manage rolling monthly client reviews, oversee the annual risk-assessment cycle, and maintain accurate, audit-ready records across Microsoft Dynamics CRM and First AML.
• The remaining 20–30% will focus on systems, reporting and workflow oversight. This includes ensuring data integrity across Microsoft Dynamics, reconciling CRM data with Excel-based trackers, producing partner-level monitoring reports, and identifying opportunities to improve workflows, automation and overall audit readiness.
• A key part of the role is coordinating partner input for rolling client anniversary reviews. You’ll produce monthly lists of clients due for review, coordinate structured partner sign-off, track progress, and follow up where information is outstanding, with clear backing and escalation routes to keep standards consistent and timelines moving.
• You’ll operate at an officer/senior level from day one, with day-to-day responsibility for AML and KYC activity across the firm. You’ll apply your professional judgement to risk ratings, due-diligence requirements and escalation decisions, working within the firm’s established governance framework, with clear escalation routes to our Practice Director, and one of our Partners and the firm’s MLRO, where required.
• The bulk of the more straightforward AML administration work is completed by our brilliant firm wide Business Support Team. Your role is to provide direction and quality control, enabling you to focus on higher-risk and more complex matters.

What’s in it for you?

• A senior, trusted role. This is a business-critical AML role, suited to someone with solid experience who is comfortable operating independently day to day, within a clearly defined oversight and escalation framework.
• Ongoing professional development. There is scope to deepen your expertise further, including support towards ICA AML Diploma Level 6 where relevant.
• Genuine work–life balance. This is a 21-hour-per-week role with flexibility around how those hours are structured. We operate a hybrid model (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) and take a pragmatic, adult approach to working patterns.
• A collaborative, knowledgeable environment. You’ll work alongside senior people who understand risk, respect professional judgement and value proportionate, well-run compliance.
• Modern systems and forward thinking. You’ll work with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, First AML and Excel, alongside established digital workflows. There are plenty of opportunities to contribute to ongoing improvements, automation and smarter compliance processes, and this is actively encouraged.

Who this role is for:

• This role will suit someone who has experience gained within a professional services environment (mid tier Accountancy, Solicitors practice).
• Holds an ICA AML Certificate or Diploma Level 4 (or equivalent AML training in a regulated environment).
• Has proven experience delivering CDD and EDD independently, including sanctions screening, beneficial ownership assessment, overseas clients and higher-risk scenarios.
• Is confident operating in a regulated professional-services environment.
• Has strong experience working with CRM systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics), Excel for reconciliation and reporting, and digital ID-verification platforms such as First AML.
• Is comfortable managing rolling monthly and anniversary-based review cycles.
• Can engage confidently with partners and senior stakeholders on AML matters.
• Brings sound judgement, strong attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to risk.

Even better if you also have:

• ICA AML Diploma Level 6 (or are working towards it).
• Experience supporting or deputising for an MLRO.
• Exposure to Source of Funds or Source of Wealth assessments.

The practical bits:

• Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week).
• Firm’s working pattern: Flexible / Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days home).
• Office location: Fitzrovia, London.
• Salary: up to £36,000 per annum (full-time equivalent £60,000), pro-rated for 21 hours per week.
• Reports to: Figen Davies, Practice Director.
• Works closely with: MLRO, Partners, Business Support Team.

The interview process:

We promise transparency. No trick questions. No AI interviews. Just genuine conversations with real people. Here’s what you can expect:

• First stage: An initial discovery call with Michelle from our Talent Team. This is a relaxed conversation to get to know each other, add context to your CV, understand what’s important to you in your next move, and give you the chance to ask any questions.
• Second stage: One in-person interview with senior stakeholders.

Ready for the next step? Send us your CV. Everyone who applies will receive a response, because we know how frustrating the black hole of job applications can be. At Goodman Jones LLP, we believe that diverse teams bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences and identities.

This recruitment process is being managed by Michelle Paoloni, our External Talent Partner. We are not engaging agencies for this role, so please refrain from sending speculative CVs to anyone at Goodman Jones LLP.