Global CDD Policy Lead - 3 Months Contract

Delta Capita is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Global CDD Policy Lead to drive the development and implementation of a harmonised global Customer Due Diligence (CDD) policy framework. This role will be instrumental in aligning regional AML policies with the Ready-to-Trade (RTT) workstream and ensuring consistent governance across jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Policy Development & Harmonisation

  • Draft a new Global CDD Policy based on RTT-agreed documents.

  • Create country-specific addendums to address local regulatory requirements.

  • Review and align all regional and local AML policies with the new Global CDD framework.

  • Remove conflicting elements from existing policies to ensure consistency.

• Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with Compliance personnel, MLROs, and Coverage Heads (CoB) to review proposed CDD and AML policy changes.

  • Escalate any deviations from RTT-agreed group processes throughout the policy development lifecycle.

• Governance & Documentation

  • Define governance protocols for policy maintenance, including exception handling and escalation procedures.

  • Ensure all AML policies reference applicable global policies and procedures.

• Reporting & Approval

  • Provide monthly progress updates to the Ready-to-Trade SteerCo.

  • Finalise CDD and AML policies for senior management and Board approval, targeting conclusion in Q1 2026 governance round.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience in global AML/CDD policy development within financial services.

• Strong understanding of international regulatory frameworks and country-specific AML requirements.

• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage complex policy alignment projects across multiple jurisdictions.

• Strong written communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications in AML (e.g., CAMS, ICA) or compliance.

• Experience working in a global financial institution or consultancy with a focus on financial crime.

How We Work:

Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, colour, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any reasonable adjustments through your interview process, please use the designated space within the application questionnaire.

This is a 3 Month FTC / Contract opportunity located in London. As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible, if your profile is selected, a member of our team will contact you within 4 weeks. For this role a valid working permit for the UK is mandatory.

Expectations regarding hybrid working: As we are a Service Provider and Consulting firm servicing clients, our policy for physically working from the office (which may be the clients' offices or our own offices depending on the client) aligns to what our clients' policies and expectations are and these vary. Most of our clients now require a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, 2 days from home, and accordingly this is also the minimum expectation that Delta Capita require.

Who We Are:

Delta Capita Group is a global managed services, consulting, and solutions provider with a unique combination of experience in Financial Services and technology innovation capability. Our mission is to reinvent the financial services value chain providing technology based mutualised services for financial institutions for non-differentiating services.

Our 3 offerings are:

• Managed Services

• Consulting & Solutions

• Technology

To know more about Delta Capita and our culture click here: Working at DC - Delta Capita