What is the opportunity?

You will be the Head of Financial Crime Advisory for the Capital Markets and Global Asset Management (GAM) businesses across UK and Europe.

This role requires 4 days in the office.

What will you do?

• Manage the Financial Crime Advisory Function for Capital Markets and GAM across UK and Europe

• Lead and ensure development of Financial Crime policies (which includes Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Prevention of Facilitation of Tax Evasion and Proliferation Financing) for Capital Markets UK & Europe and GAM UK & Europe, as required, in order to address Financial Crime risks

• Maintain RBC’s relationship with UK and European regulatory bodies to ensure lines of communication are open and guidance is sought, as required

• Delegate for the UK SMF-17 (MLRO), where required

• Manage and guide FTE in executing their obligations and act as escalation / referral point for complex issues requiring resolution

• Interpret Financial Crime draft regulations, legislation and guidance, and work with the first line of defence to implement effective and efficient control frameworks

• As second line of defence, provide effective challenge and oversight over the Financial Crime regulatory compliance controls operating in the first line of defence

• Act as an RBC representative on industry discussions with respect to proposed guidelines and regulations, ensuring RBC’s requirements are taken into account to the extent possible

• Ensure Financial Crime risks / requirements are considered, addressed, and mitigated, prior to roll-out of new products and services.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• In-depth knowledge of UK, EU and international laws and regulations related to Financial Crime Compliance

• In-depth business and product knowledge of Capital Markets and Asset Management, including relevant policies and industry best practices related to Financial Crime Compliance

• Robust and extensive prior experience in Capital Markets Financial Crime Compliance or previous MLRO positions held in the Capital Markets sector

• Very good awareness of global initiatives and frameworks related to Financial Crime Compliance

• Advanced communications skills (both written and verbal)

• Strong People Management skills.

Nice-to-have

• ICA / ACAMS Professional Qualification

• Securities Regulation Professional Qualification.

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), Business Perspective, Client Counseling, Communication, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Integrity, Organizational Governance, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDONLondonUnited Kingdom35Full timeGROUP RISK MANAGEMENTRegularSalaried2026-01-122026-01-26

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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