Layla Evans-Lowry

Project Manager Financial Crime, Aml, Investment Management @AustralianSuper

London, GB

Led a time-critical AML remediation initiative, delivering six core regulatory deliverables within three months to align the firm’s AML/CTF framework with UK and FCA expectations following internal audit findings.Redesigned the AML/CTF Policy to reflect updated UK legislation and FCA guidance, introducing clearer governance, customer risk assessments, and control enhancements. Developed and implemented new KYC and Due Diligence procedures across onboarding and periodic review, integrating EDD triggers and adverse media logic.Created a refreshed MLRO Report template featuring risk trend analysis, SAR metrics, and control effectiveness summaries to support senior governance. Designed and delivered targeted AML/CTF training, raising awareness and addressing control weaknesses and regulatory updates.Improved record-keeping standards by rolling out structured templates, audit trails, and aligning documentation practices with FCA expectations. Strengthened governance and internal oversight by clarifying roles, escalation paths, and monitoring frameworks across the three lines of defence.Led a high-pressure workstream to deliver against the Home Office’s ECCTA “reasonable procedures” principles, ensuring rapid regulatory alignment under intense scrutiny. Within a compressed timeline, I reviewed existing processes, procedures, and risk assessments across the organisation, identifying gaps and translating complex requirements into actionable frameworks. I designed and documented a comprehensive Fraud Prevention Pack tailored to the ECCTA landscape, enabling defensible compliance and board-level readiness.