Job Description
Our client, a leading Financial Services firm based in London, are looking to recruit a Compliance Manager & Deputy MLRO. The Compliance Manager and Deputy MLRO supports the delivery and development of our client’s Compliance and AML/CTF Programme. You’ll act, as a trusted AML expert for the business, design controls, lead projects and oversee multiple touch points, which include running daily operations of the UK Compliance Team, whilst driving priority initiatives on the compliance roadmap. The Compliance Manager and Deputy MLRO will collaborate with compliance and operational teams and other relevant internal partners to ensure that the Compliance programme complies with all UK applicable laws and regulations.
Main responsibilities will include;
* Support the Compliance Director & MLRO in all aspects of the UK Compliance Programme including the ongoing monitoring and resolution of AML/CFT related cases.
* Deputising for the MLRO as required while ensuring that any internal suspicious activity reports or other referrals are quickly assessed, documented and where appropriate reported to the relevant authorities.
* Drive a culture of compliance across the business.
* Supporting the delivery of internal training/briefings and attending team meetings as necessary.
* Facilitate risk based Know Your Customer and Transaction Monitoring programmes to detect unusual activity and investigate and report suspicious activity in accordance with regulatory requirements.
* Help oversee the operations of the UK Compliance team, including training, capacity planning, tracking team and individual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for the programme.
* Maintain an open line of communication to colleagues across the organisation to ensure staff understand their accountability for compliance with all AML policies and procedures.
* Work with all relevant partners, financial institution partners, card networks, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders while representing the organisation externally as required.
* Providing advice and guidance on AML/CFT related matters where appropriate and supporting the business in compliance with both regulatory and statutory responsibilities.
* Liaising with law enforcement agencies and other external partners as required.
* Help Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and develop/implement pragmatic corrective action plans.
* Work with the compliance teams to identify clear steps necessary to avoid regulatory risks and provide solutions.
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