Our leading Douglas-based Finance Sector Client is expanding its Group Risk, Legal and Compliance Team as they progress an ambitious transformation programme. They are now seeking an experienced Financial Crime Prevention Specialist / DMLRO to join them. This position reports directly to the Chief Compliance Officer and will include R16 (DMLRO) Controlled Function responsibilities. The ideal candidate for the role of financial Crime Prevention Specialist will have: * An in depth understanding of the risk and financial drivers of the life industry with relevant professional qualifications or the willingness to work towards and achieve within the first 18 months in the role * In depth knowledge of financial crime legislation and the duties and responsibilities of an DMLRO in the Isle of Man * Experience of holding a senior Financial Crime Prevention role for at least two to five years, ideally with DMLRO R16 Controlled Function Responsibilities * Sound understanding of different categories of regulatory risk from a technical and operational perspective * Broad commercial experience and understanding of market knowledge, regulations and legislation in the financial services sector, ideally from the life and investment sectors * Experience of operating in a multijurisdictional environment * Experience of working in a business going through continuous upgrading, change and growth * Track record for delivering timely, credible, subject matter expertise * Committed to mentoring and developing colleagues to support succession planning * Problem Solving Strategic thinker, analyses situations, identifies solutions and presents complex problems in a clear manner, good numerical skills * Influencing and interpersonal Proactively develops sustainable relationships, persuasive, articulates information well, challenges ideas constructively and insightfully, deals with stakeholders with humility, diplomacy, commercial insight and respect - a trusted adviser and credible subject matter expert * Adaptable Enjoys new challenges, embraces change, resolves conflict, flexible support to the wider team * Results Driven Organises resources, establishes priorities, puts planning and governance structures in place, establishes risks * Reliable - delivers on commitments and upholds standards and principles * Organisational - meticulous attention to detail, organisational and time management skills and a genuine interest in business. Excellent computing, compliance, team working and written/verbal communication skills are also important * Independence - the ability to conduct the role independently and with integrity and to exercise professional judgement