Description
Job Title: AML Business Analyst – AML Transformation Programme
Location: Edinburgh
Department: Compliance Transformation
Contract: Contract
Skills & Experience
1. 8+ years’ experience in Business Analysis within financial services.
2. Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, ideally including EU directives (AMLD5/6).
3. Proven track record in regulatory change programmes.
4. Expertise in data governance, KYC/CDD processes, and transaction monitoring systems.
5. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
6. Professional certifications (, CAMS, ICA) desirable.
About the Programme
Our client is embarking on a major transformation to comply with the EU AML Package, published in June 2024, which includes the 6th AML Directive, the Single Rulebook Regulation, and the creation of the AML Authority (AMLA). This initiative aims to harmonise AML/CFT standards across the EU, strengthen financial crime prevention, and protect the integrity of the financial system. We are building a dedicated team to deliver this critical programme and are hiring Senior Business Analysts and Business Analysts to play a key role in shaping and implementing these changes.
Key Responsibilities
7. Analyse and interpret new AML regulatory requirements, including:
8. Enhanced due diligence (EDD) and customer due diligence (CDD) processes.
9. Beneficial ownership transparency and integration with central registers.
10. Data and reporting obligations under the AML Regulation
11. Conduct gap analysis and impact assessments across business units.
12. Translate regulatory requirements into functional and technical specifications.
13. Map current vs. target state processes and design solutions.
14. Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology, and Operations teams.
15. Support governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
16. Prepare test cases and assist in UAT execution.
17. Maintain accurate documentation and traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
Skills
18. AML
19. Financial Crime
20. FinCrime
21. Anti Money Laundering
Job Title: AML Business Analyst
Location: Edinburgh, UK
Rate/Salary: - GBP Daily
Job Type: Contract
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.