Rettie
Real Estate
InterimSeniorComplianceManager(AML&CDD)
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“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.
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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