Job Description

Financial Crime Lead Specialist & Deputy MLRO


We have a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced Deputy MLRO, or an experienced person seeking their first Deputy MLRO role to join our team. In this role you will provide specialist support to not only ensure YBS meets its financial crime regulatory requirements, but also to help it achieves its strategic objectives. In addition to this, you will play a key role in helping the MLRO grow the 2LoD Financial Crime Oversight function as well as deputizing for the MLRO as needed.

About the role

In this role you will offer expert and strategic guidance to the business, including the Board and senior management, ensuring compliance with all relevant financial crime regulatory requirements.


You will have responsibility for all Financial Crime-related activities across both Compliance and Legal on behalf of the Director of Compliance, ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place and operating effectively. You will support the provision of advice to colleagues across YBS on the interpretation of regulatory requirements, through support to business stakeholder and strategic change projects.


You'll support the preparation, review, and maintenance of policies, procedures and key reports such as the annual MLRO report and represent and play a key role in the development of colleague capability within Compliance and YBS.

About you

You must have working knowledge of financial crime concepts, including: anti-money laundering, fraud and counter-terrorist financing and have experience of the techniques used to mitigate and manage financial crime risks, including technology and systems knowledge.


A solid understanding of regulatory principles relevant to the Group, most notably those relating to financial crime legislation which deals with the identification, prevention, mitigation and management of financial crime risks, but also other regulators such as the FCA, PRA and ICO.


Having an ICA Compliance diploma in Money Laundering (or equivalent) qualification would be preferable, but we would consider those willing to study towards the achievement of this qualification.

About us

At YBS we don't have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you'll be respected for who you are, you'll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you'll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility.

We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it's finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We're happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.

Development.

We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we're committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we'll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity.

We're passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you'll go the extra mile to help our members, you'll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

Holiday.

You'll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.

Bonus.

At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).

Pension.

We know how important it is to save towards the future, that's why we'll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.

Healthcare.

Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you'll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.

My Benefits.

When you join YBS you'll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply?

If you're excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Jess Wilkinson - jewilkinson@ybs.co.uk