Deputy MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer)
Overview
We are seeking a Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join our client's Risk & Compliance department. This role will involve supporting the MLRO in establishing and operating an effective financial crime framework, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mitigating compliance risks. This is a hybrid role based in Bath and comes with an attractive pay rate of up to 750 per day (inside IR35) for a 6 month duration.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies related to financial crime.
- Oversee compliance with regulatory rules on systems and controls against Money Laundering and engage with regulatory authorities as required.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to Anti-Financial Crime.
- Investigate and respond to AML-related inquiries from regulators, clients, and employees.
- Support ongoing regulatory and change programs by acting as the Anti-Financial Crime compliance expert.
- Keep management informed of significant Financial Crime issues and developments.
- Assist in the analysis and production of Compliance Governance reporting.
- Respond to alleged breaches of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct.
- Identify and assess emerging risks, including those arising from changes to regulatory obligations.
- Develop and implement compliance training programs to educate employees on relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Qualifications
- Robust experience in financial services in a 2nd line back-office anti-financial crime role.
- Relevant business qualification.
- Working knowledge of and experience in using the relevant regulatory handbook.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and other MS Office applications.
Day-to-day
The role will involve working closely with senior management, board members, trustees, operations team, sales team, regulatory authorities, third-party compliance contacts, and external auditors.
Benefits
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value alternative viewpoints, celebrate individuality, and foster a culture where everyone can bring their true self to work.
Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.