Imraj S.

AML & Financial Crime Quality Assurance Officer - AVP

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • AML & Financial Crime Quality Assurance Officer - AVP at SMBC Group
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • C&S Builders Merchants ( S.Hill ) Ltd (Part-time · 12 yrs 9 mos)
    • Junior Manager
      Oct 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

    • Sales Assistant
      Oct 2013 - Oct 2018 · 5 yrs 1 mo

  • Delta Capita (4 yrs 8 mos)
    • Assistant Vice President
      Feb 2025 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Experienced Assistant Vice President and Project Lead in the AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) domain with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, cross-functional compliance initiatives in the banking and financial services sector. I’ve led complex programs focused on client onboarding, periodic reviews, KYC remediation, and regulatory transformation—ensuring alignment with global standards and local jurisdictional requirements. I specialise in bridging the gap between business, compliance, and technology teams to drive effective solutions that strengthen financial crime risk management frameworks. My approach blends regulatory insight, strategic planning, and agile project delivery to implement efficient, scalable processes that mitigate risk and improve client experience. With hands-on experience in leading teams, managing vendor partnerships, and deploying workflow tools. I’ve delivered projects that streamline KYC operations while maintaining strong governance and audit readiness. I’m passionate about driving innovation to keep pace with the fast-evolving financial crime landscape. Whether it's navigating regulatory change, implementing new policy standards, or improving operational efficiency, I bring a collaborative, results-driven mindset to every initiative.

    • Associate
      Jan 2023 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Team Lead Quality Checker Experience with AML/CTF, Periodic Review, Onboarding, Interim Reviews

    • KYC Analyst
      Oct 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Senior Sales Associate at Harrods
    Jun 2019 - Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Office Administrator at IN-HOUSE INVESTMENTS LIMITED
    Feb 2015 - Jan 2017 · 2 yrs