AML, financial crime & sanctions jobs

Effective AML interviews move beyond the CV to test how a candidate navigates the tension between regulatory compliance and commercial pressure. This guide provides a framework for interviewing junior and senior candidates, focusing on scenario-based questions that reveal judgment, communication style, and the ability to handle complex escalations like source of wealth or sanctions hits.

Implementing a robust enhanced due diligence (EDD) framework is about more than just deeper checks; it's about building a scalable structure that separates routine verification from high-stakes risk judgment. This guide explains how to define EDD thresholds, prevent operational bottlenecks, and recruit for the specific seniority needed to handle complex ownership and jurisdictional risks.

Hiring for source of funds and source of wealth expertise requires a focus on investigative judgment over simple box-ticking. This guide outlines how to identify candidates with the curiosity and persistence needed for high-risk client assessments, ensuring your legal compliance team can credibly verify wealth origins and manage complex partner-facing escalations.