Compliance/AML Lead & MLRO

What's on offer to you?

• Excellent base salary plus benefits


• The role can be offered on a full-time basis that involves supporting multiple jurisdictions


• The role can also be offered on a part time basis for a highly experienced applicant


• Reporting to the Head of Compliance

What You Will Be Doing

• Ownership and management of compliance policies and processes


• Assist with the implementation and testing of new customer onboarding, case management and transaction monitoring software, including refining automation to increase operational efficiency and reduce the numbers of cases that require team intervention


• Manage and lead retail and institutional customer onboarding and on-going monitoring operations which includes executing processes in accordance with company AML policies and procedures, reviewing alerts & triggers, assisting team members with interpreting, using judgment and processing exceptions (whether to raise an internal SAR or clearing issues on the software)


• Implement procedure enhancements to improve the customer onboarding experience and to strengthen AML controls


• To prepare regular progress reports for the management team


• Work cross functionally with international teams such as Customer Support and Product


• Assist in compiling documentation required for regulator supervisory submission documents, visits and independent AML audits


• Assisting the Head of Compliance with the hiring and training of new team members


• Attend industry/company training to stay informed of new money laundering typologies and financial crime trends


• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head of Compliance

What You Will Need to Succeed In This Role

• Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualification


• ICA, ACAMs or equivalent financial crime qualification


• At least 5 years of related AML experience in the financial services industry, DLT, Crypto or e-money


• Strong industry software knowledge and a technical approach


• Proven leadership experience


• Strong communication and organisational skills


• Experience with AML software configuration is a plus


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment


• Detail oriented

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