Location: London, United Kingdom Job Type: FULL_TIME Expiry Date: 2024-05-27 Start Date: ASAP Job Ref: 132382 Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a
Compliance Manager and MLRO
for a London-headquartered financial services group. They are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to assume a pivotal role in compliance across their Group of companies. This position will support the COO/CCO and assume responsibility for compliance, financial crime prevention, and regulatory reporting. Additionally, the role will involve managing day-to-day compliance activities across diverse business lines. Job Requirements: More than 5 years of professional experience in regulatory compliance within the financial sector. Previously held roles such as compliance manager or MLRO in payments or e-money environments. Prior compliance involvement specifically within the payments industry. Profound understanding of risk management regarding e-money and card issuance. Preference for candidates with prior exposure to the Financial Conduct Authority. Experience with regulatory applications is desirable. Possession of relevant compliance certifications (ACAMS/ACOI/ICA) is advantageous. Essential qualities include meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical capabilities, and self-initiative. Proficiency in both spoken and written English is mandatory. Familiarity with handling Chinese customer documentation is preferred. Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities: Primary point of contact within the organization for all compliance-related inquiries, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). Responsible for overseeing day-to-day compliance and anti-financial crime measures, with support from the Operations Team. Supervise customer onboarding processes and ensure adherence to due diligence requirements. Take charge of all regulatory reporting to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), ensuring timely submission after review. Lead compliance monitoring initiatives, including planning, reporting, action planning, record-keeping, and fraud reporting. Ensure strict compliance with regulatory frameworks such as JMLSG, FSMA, FATF, and FCA permissions across all service provisions. Generate reports and analyze business data to prevent financial crimes and enhance transaction monitoring protocols. Provide oversight and contribute to the development of governance control systems, both technical and procedural. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of FCA regulatory requirements applicable to the business. Collaborate closely with the FCA, notifying them of any new services or product features to ensure compliance. Supervise Know Your Customer (KYC) processes and conduct transaction monitoring reviews to uphold stringent AML standards. Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory updates and effective dissemination throughout the organization. Conduct risk assessments to identify potential compliance risks and provide guidance to senior management on mitigation.
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