MLRO

Our client is looking for a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). As the MLRO, you will be responsible for ensuring that the AML / CFT Policies and Procedures are maintained on an ongoing basis in accordance with relevant laws, regulations and guidance. 

• Ensuring that the AML / CFT Policies and Procedures are maintained on an ongoing basis in accordance with relevant laws, regulations and guidance; 
• Onboarding of new clients. Sign off Client Risk Assessment (CRA); 
• Recommending to the Board any changes that may be required to existing policies and procedures including those identified from monitoring updates to the various legislation; 
• In conjunction with the compliance function, carry out an on-going review of AML / CFT / Sanction controls and suggest additional controls as may be necessary; 
• Ensure that findings are reviewed and impact considered to determine if changes may be required to policies, procedures, controls, training, etc.; 
• On-going review of effectiveness of training to determine areas where additional training may be required; 
• Preparation of training materials as relevant; 
• Provide guidance and support to client service teams in accordance with the firm’s Policy and Procedures; 
• Attend relevant committee meetings as required; 
• Prepare management information and board reporting as required; 
• Day to day responsibility for the ongoing training and management of any junior members of the team; 
• To complete and investigate items presented in the form of a suspicious activity report (“SAR”), to include receipt of any such document received and to remind the correspondent of their responsibility in relation to any tipping off aspects

• 2+ years of local experience.
• Ability to take decisions, guide the board members and company into proper regulatory environment
• Experience from financial and corporate services would be a great advantage; 
• You have self–awareness and you understand the impact you may have on others; 
• Through great communication skills, you can influence ‘Management’ and ‘Executive’ level colleagues, both internally and externally; 
• Able to tactfully deal with situations should they arise in the immediate team; 
• Ability to engage and build credibility with internally influential individuals 

• Medical insurance,
• Flexible schedule.
• Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work;
• Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace;
• Inclusive work environment allows you to work from their offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance. You will also be able to work 2 days from home after the probation period