Applied Recruitment

MLRO, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE, MAJOR GLOBAL ASSET MANAGERS, C£90,000 PLUS PACKAGE, CITY

Our client is seeking cross-border MLRO expert to join this specialist area where you will be working with a diverse team of Legal & Compliance professionals in a broad role which will handle challenges across a vast number of products/fund ranges.  The role requires solid experience within this area, the ability to be both strategic and very hands-on, the ability to liaise across all areas of the business and deliver prompt and effective solutions and exceptional analysis skills. Due to the relationship building nature of the role, excellent interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to influence others and deliver points in a mature and confident manner.

To apply, you must be a knowledge expert on AML, have a proven track record, covering aspects such as dealing with cross-border issues, international screening/sanctions requirements (including US OFAC requirements) and regulatory change within Global jurisdictions.  The position would suit someone looking to move to a larger more complex Global firm where they can apply the experience previously gained to a variety of new situations.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that all AML regulatory requirements are embedded within business areas, both in-house and at the outsourced providers.
• Reviewing the implications and impact of regulatory change, formulating policy and assisting the business with implementation. Interacting with Senior Management to discuss changes and agree processes.
• Provision of clear technical advice, guidance and training to colleagues on regulatory matters.
• Dealing with AML queries from various business areas in-house (Globally) and from outsourced providers.
• Preparing and delivering bespoke AML training to relevant business areas
• Preparing and presenting on ad-hoc and regular reports for governing boards and Senior Management
• Forming strong relationships with key departments within the business (Globally) and with outsourced providers.
• Developing, implementing and providing guidance on international sanctions screening requirements within the larger organisation and to relevant business areas.
• Participating in Business Lead projects to implement change that impacts AML requirements either in-house or through outsourced providers.
• Advising and providing oversight to the Compliance Monitoring Team who perform the AML monitoring tasks.
• Also responsible for:
• Sanctions compliance monitoring
• New client /KYC Review File Approval process
• Surveillance monitoring
• Incident investigation
• Updating policies and procedures

 

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