Rettie

Real Estate

InterimSeniorComplianceManager(AML&CDD)

£75–100k ~AI est. Edinburgh, United Kingdom CONTRACT
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Interim Senior Compliance Manager (AML & CDD) at Rettie. Skills: AML expertise, CDD/EDD processes, UK AML regulations. Lead development of AML policies. Lead maintenance of AML policies”

Industry & Context.

Real Estate

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Demonstrable AML experience, Solid understanding of UK AML legislation, Proven experience developing AML frameworks, Experience overseeing CDD/EDD processes, Experience managing high-risk cases, Experience working with third-party AML/KYC providers, Demonstrated ability to design monitoring processes, Confident stakeholder management skills, Analytical skills, High attention to detail, Sound judgement

Nice to Have

Estate agency-specific knowledge desirable, Experience preparing for regulatory audits, Experience supporting regulatory inspections, Previous line management experience, Mentoring experience

What You'll Do.

Lead development of AML policies

Lead maintenance of AML policies

Lead embedding of AML policies

Lead development of Business Wide Risk Assessment

Oversee CDD/EDD processes

Ensure compliance with UK AML regulations

Maintain audit readiness

Design monitoring frameworks

Implement monitoring frameworks

Design assurance frameworks

Implement assurance frameworks

Design reporting frameworks

Implement reporting frameworks

Manage high-risk cases

Promote compliance culture

Identify improvements

Implement improvements

Line manage Compliance team member

Develop Compliance team member

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working with MLRO; Working with stakeholders

Full Job Description

Key details Location: Edinburgh Hours: Full or Part Time (minimum 30 hours per week across 4-5 days) Duration of contract : Anticipated up to 12 months About the role We’re looking for an experienced Senior Compliance Manager to join us on an interim basis and play a pivotal role in protecting Rettie from money laundering and financial crime risk. Working closely with our MLRO, you’ll design, implement and embed a robust AML framework across the business. You’ll make sure our approach is both fully compliant and practical, meeting UK Estate Agency Business (EAB) regulations, including the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and HMRC guidance. This is a great opportunity to step into a visible, hands-on role where you can genuinely shape how compliance is understood and applied across the business. About you You’re a confident, commercially minded compliance professional with strong AML expertise. You’ll bring a practical, solutions-focused approach, and you’re able to translate complex regulations into clear, workable processes. You’re comfortable operating at a senior level, building credibility quickly and working with a wide range of stakeholders. This role will be ideal for you if you are looking for: A visible, senior role with real influence An opportunity to shape and evolve the compliance function· Potential to grow into a broader Risk & Compliance leadership role over time If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you—please upload a short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for the role. Key responsibilities Lead the development, maintenance, and embedding of AML policies, controls and procedures and Business Wide Risk Assessment Oversee CDD/EDD processes with our external AML/ KYC provider (Coadjute) Ensure compliance with UK AML regulations and maintain audit readiness Design and deliver monitoring, assurance and reporting frameworks Manage high-risk cases, escalations and SARs Drive, develop, and deliver AML training, promoting a strong

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