MLRO - SMF17 - Corporate Banking - Money Laundering Reporting Officer
Senior, high-impact MLRO opportunity within an international banking environment. This is the SMF17 holder for the London Branch, with full accountability for financial crime oversight and direct engagement with regulators and senior stakeholders.
You will own the financial crime framework end-to-end, acting as a trusted adviser to the business while maintaining independence and challenge where required. This is a visible role with real influence over governance, risk appetite and decision making.
What you’ll be doing
* Own and oversee the financial crime framework across the London Branch (AML, sanctions, CTF)
* Act as the SMF17 holder with full regulatory accountability
* Receive, assess and submit SARs where required
* Provide independent challenge and advice to senior management and the business
* Monitor and report on financial crime risk, trends and emerging threats
* Engage directly with regulators and law enforcement
* Chair and contribute to governance forums and committees
* Partner with Group and international stakeholders on financial crime matters
* Lead training and awareness to ensure strong first line understanding
* Conduct assurance activity aligned to the annual compliance plan
What we’re looking for
* Proven MLRO or Deputy MLRO experience within a regulated banking environment
* Strong knowledge of UK financial crime regulation and FCA expectations
* Experience dealing directly with regulators
* Ability to operate independently with sound judgement and credibility
* Confident stakeholder engagement at senior level
* Prior SMF17 approval, or clearly ready to step into SMF17
What matters
* Corporate / institutional banking exposure (not retail-only)
* Experience in complex, cross-border environments
* Ability to balance commercial understanding with regulatory rigour
This is a role for someone who wants full ownership of financial crime within a regulated entity, with direct accountability and visibility at senior level.
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