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Our client, a leading financial investment company, is seeking a highly skilled Compliance Officer/Deputy MLRO to join our compliance team. In this role, you will be a key partner in fostering a culture of ethical conduct and ensuring adherence to compliance, regulatory, and legal obligations. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of the compliance and anti-money laundering programme, ensuring robust risk management and regulatory alignment.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with the Head of Compliance to meet regulatory requirements.
* Develop and maintain a risk-based AML/CTF/Sanctions Compliance Programme to ensure compliance across the EEA.
* Serve as the Deputy MLRO, overseeing financial crime risk management.
* Work closely with Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams to enhance the firm’s Three Lines of Defence model.
* Maintain and update compliance policies and procedures, ensuring effective controls across all relevant functions.
* Provide guidance and support to colleagues on compliance-related matters.
* Conduct monitoring and testing of compliance controls and procedures.
* Identify emerging regulatory developments, assess their impact, and propose measures to address gaps.
* Oversee service providers to ensure adherence to outsourcing requirements.
* Support regulatory requests, examinations, and compliance reporting.
* Assist with the preparation of application materials for regulatory authorisations and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
* Deliver compliance training to internal teams and overseas colleagues.
* Conduct risk assessments and prepare reports for senior management.
* Review customer risk assessments and handle regulatory reporting obligations.
* Collaborate with colleagues in the UK and US to strengthen compliance frameworks.
Required Skills & Experience
* 7+ years of experience in a compliance or regulatory role.
* Strong ethical standards, demonstrating integrity and adherence to fit and proper requirements.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Expertise in AML/CTF/Sanctions compliance, including familiarity with relevant EU and national regulations.
* Experience in developing and implementing AML/CTF policies, controls, and procedures.
* Strong understanding of financial crime risk assessment and mitigation.
* In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, including MICAR, Market Abuse, Outsourcing, Conflicts of Interest, Individual Accountability Framework, Fitness and Probity, Best Execution, Regulatory Reporting, and Complaints Management.
* Ability to influence key decision-makers through expertise, logical reasoning, and relationship-building.
* Experience drafting policies, procedures, and training materials.
* Ability to interpret and apply regulatory guidance to business initiatives, providing strategic compliance advice.
* Prior experience in digital assets, custody, or trading environments is an advantage.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
To learn more about this position, apply directly or get in touch at Ricky.brereton@nicollcurtin.com
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