MLRO

• Undertake the prescribed role of Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for the business.
• Lead the development and oversight of the firm's financial crime framework and risk-based approach.
• Provide expert advice on AML, sanctions, fraud, anti-bribery and financial crime matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance frameworks remain effective and up to date.
• Liaise with regulators, law enforcement agencies and other external authorities where required.
• Prepare and present financial crime reports, risk assessments and management information to senior leadership and Boards.
• Oversee suspicious activity reporting and financial crime investigations.
• Develop and deliver financial crime training and awareness programmes across the business.
• Lead and develop the financial crime team, supporting performance, engagement and professional development.
• Support business projects and change initiatives by providing financial crime and regulatory guidance.
• Promote a positive compliance culture and continuous improvement across the organisation. 

The ideal candidate will be a senior compliance professional with previous or current regulatory approval as an MLRO and significant experience within a second line financial crime role in a regulated financial services environment. You'll hold a recognised qualification in Compliance or Financial Crime and possess strong technical knowledge of AML, sanctions, fraud, anti-bribery and regulatory requirements, together with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Previous people management experience is essential, with the ability to lead, develop and motivate a high-performing team while influencing senior stakeholders and driving a strong culture of financial crime compliance across the organisation. Commercial awareness, sound judgement and experience producing board-level reporting and management information will be key to success in this role.