Senior Compliance Officer / MLRO
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UK Residence is a mustFull-TimeSenior
SalaryCompetitive salary commensurate with seniority and experience.
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5-7 years
- Required Skills
- ComplianceRisk Management
Requirements
- 5-7 years of senior compliance experience within a UK FCA-regulated financial institution (EMI, PI, or Bank).
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, or Business.
- Deep technical knowledge of Money Laundering Regulations 2017, FCA Specialist Sourcebooks, and UK GDPR.
- Proven track record of interacting with the FCA and NCA.
- Experience reporting directly to a Board of Directors.
- Strong ability to make critical decisions in high-pressure regulatory scenarios.
- Proficiency with compliance tools such as Sumsub, LexisNexis, or ComplyAdvantage.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or CIPP/E are highly desirable.
- UK residency is required.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the FCA, NCA, ICO, and law enforcement.
- Advise the Executive Board and CEO on regulatory obligations and material financial crime risks.
- Design and maintain the Enterprise-Wide Risk Management (ERM) program and Risk Register.
- Approve new products using 'Compliance by Design' principles to ensure FCA alignment.
- Manage the AML/CTF framework, PEPs, Sanctions, and transaction monitoring.
- Act as the nominated officer for receiving, assessing, and submitting SARs to the NCA.
- Ensure UK GDPR compliance, lead DSAR responses, and conduct DPIAs.
- Execute the Compliance Monitoring Plan and deliver firm-wide training.
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