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MLRO

  • Location:

    Manchester

  • Sector:

    Compliance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Contact:

    Liam Lynch

  • Contact email:

    liam@rutherfordsearch.com

  • Contact phone:

    020 3778 0852

  • Job ref:

    LYL4134238286

  • Published:

    2 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-03-04

About the job

We are supporting a global leader in payments and financial services with a pivotal hire for a Money Laundering Reporting Officer. This position offers a dynamic and impactful role where you’ll assist in overseeing anti-money laundering compliance and financial crime prevention for a leading organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting compliance frameworks, driving improvements and ensuring robust adherence to AML regulations.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in leading and overseeing the AML/CTF program, providing strategic advice on financial crime compliance and regulatory matters.

  • Help maintain and enhance the risk framework and financial crime controls across operations.

  • Support the periodic reporting to senior management and regulatory bodies on compliance performance, risk assessments and audit findings.

  • Manage day-to-day functions of the AML compliance team, including transaction monitoring, client onboarding and sanctions screening.

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and controls to address emerging financial crime risks, ensuring alignment with local and international regulatory requirements.

  • Assist with internal audits, regulatory inspections and external assessments.


Your Background:

  • Extensive experience (5+ years) in AML/KYC compliance, with proven leadership skills in managing teams.

  • Strong knowledge of the UK’s Money Laundering Regulations, JMLSG guidance and FCA requirements.

  • Expertise in assessing risk and developing policies and controls to mitigate exposure.

  • Experience liaising with auditors, regulators and senior stakeholders.

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Liam Lynch.

Email: liam@rutherfordsearch.com
Phone: 020 3778 0852