Key skills
ML
About this role
Role Overview
- Lead and oversee the firm’s risk-based Compliance Monitoring Programme and annual plan
- Conduct monitoring reviews in line with internal methodology, regulatory expectations and annual plan, identifying control weaknesses and recommending corrective action
- Analyse and report key findings and trends to senior management and relevant committees
- Conduct reactive and proactive investigations into suspected money laundering, fraud, and other financial crime risks
- Ensure timely investigation processes, clear documentation, reporting, and act as an escalation point for business queries
- Monitor and communicate investigation outcomes and identify emerging ML/TF typologies to enhance controls and monitoring tools
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to promote compliance, share investigation outcomes and follow up on remediation actions
- Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections, representing the Compliance department where required
- Monitor regulatory developments and identify key trends from investigations, providing periodic insights to the MLRO
- Provide compliance and financial crime guidance to business units and support related policy, procedure and training development
- Lead the preparation and delivery of management information for the MLRO on at least a monthly basis and upon request
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of direct compliance monitoring experience within fintech, payments, or other regulated financial services
- Experience conducting compliance monitoring reviews and/or financial crime investigations
- Strong analytical skills and ability to identify risks and control weaknesses
- Confident communicator with the ability to work across teams and report findings clearly
- Strong written and spoken English required
- Relevant degree or professional certification (e.g. CAMS, ICA) is an advantage
Benefits
- Earn performance-based bonuses tied to achieved KPIs
- Accumulate your Loyalty Days as a reward for your years of commitment
- Get an extra paid day off to celebrate your birthday
- Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model
- Receive generous health insurance including dental, 5 Health Leave days per year and access to a private gym in the office