AML Investigation Officer

We are looking to recruit an AML Investigation Officer to join our AML Directorate and AML Investigations Team. The role will be a hybrid model and can be based in either Birmingham, Cardiff or London.

About the role and the team

We are looking for an Anti-Money Laundering Investigation Officer to join our AML Investigations team. This specialist team focuses on investigations where potential allegations are brought in respect of breaches of the relevant Money Laundering Regulations and sanctions regime. This is a high-profile and fast-moving area of work.

As an AML Investigation Officer, the matters you will have conduct of will primarily have AML issues associated with them but may also include other regulatory breaches and do include some of the SRA's most high-profile and complex investigations. Collating and analysing complex information, you will be responsible for making fair and proportionate decisions based on the SRA's Enforcement Strategy. You will also be regularly writing reports and letters to a high standard, which are evidence based and demonstrate sound analytical skills

The AML team is responsible for providing consistently high standards of AML supervision as directed by the Office for Professional Anti-Money Laundering Supervision (OPBAS) and statutory regulations. The team provides a collaborative and supportive environment. We value training and the discussion of cases between Investigation Officers and other stakeholders, such as our colleagues in the AML Proactive Supervision Team, who conduct proactive AML focused inspections and reviews of overall AML and sanctions compliance at law firms the SRA regulates.

What we are looking for

• Experience of successfully overseeing and investigating complex and multiple issue cases/ investigations.
• Experience of working within AML, regulation, or compliance, or possibly someone working in the legal profession who has experience of AML requirements
• Excellent communication skills, able to draft complex documents to a high standard.
• Ability to digest and interpret large volumes of information.
• Experience of influencing and constructively challenging internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of investigation knowledge, processes and outcomes, particularly in relation to matters with a wholly or significant AML issue
• Good work management skills and resilience.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to specialise within the field of anti-money laundering and associated misconduct at law firms.
• Work collaboratively with other SRA teams, such as Forensic Investigations (who conduct onsite inspections in the most serious and complex investigations), Intelligence and Legal & Enforcement, as well external agencies, such as the NCA, FCA andthe Police.
• Develop your career in anti-money laundering and receive specialist training
• Play a part in developing 'best practice' and work as part of a friendly team.
• Protect the Public and enforce high professional standards by engaging with regulated firms and individuals as well as members of the Public.
• A varied and interesting caseholding.

There are lots of opportunities to develop your career and progress within the directorate and the wider SRA.

Useful and additional information

There is a full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert on our website.

If you have any questions that aren't in this advert or on our website, please contact us via

This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Birmingham, Cardiff or London office one to two days a week, and from home the rest of the week.

The starting salary for this role is £42,446 for Birmingham and Cardiff based and £46,690 for London based, plus very attractive benefits.

To apply

Please click 'apply' to complete the online application form.

You will need to upload

1. a CV; and
2. a covering letter detailing your knowledge, skills and experience and how they specifically relate to the key requirements of the role - in particular what we have highlighted under the 'What we are looking for' section. The responses you provide in the application form will be used to shortlist your application. Answers to each criterion must be no more than 300 words.
3. Please also tell us why the AML Investigations team is of interest to you and why you think you would be a good fit.

To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages.

Closing date for applications is 27 January 2025 at 09:00.

Assessment and Interviews are planned to take place in the weeks of 10 or 24 February.