DMLRO

Job Title: Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO)

Location: London UK

Our client is a leading FX and payments firm based in London specializing in delivering innovative foreign exchange and payment solutions to clients globally. They are committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and integrity in their operations.

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO) on behalf of our client. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in ensuring adherence to all relevant AML regulations and compliance requirements. The DMLRO will assist in developing implementing and maintaining effective antimoney laundering (AML) policies and procedures as well as overseeing the firms client onboarding process.

Key Responsibilities

1. AML Compliance:

Assist the MLRO in developing implementing and maintaining the firms AML policies and procedures.

Conduct regular reviews and updates of AML policies to ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.

Monitor transactions for suspicious activity and conduct investigations as necessary.

Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the appropriate authorities.

Liaise with regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies on AML matters.

2. Client Onboarding:

Oversee the client onboarding process to ensure compliance with AML regulations.

Conduct thorough due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) checks on new clients.

Assess the risk profile of new clients and ensure appropriate risk mitigation measures are in place.

Maintain accurate and uptodate records of all client onboarding activities.

3. Regulatory Compliance:

Stay uptodate with changes in AML regulations and ensure the firm s policies and procedures reflect these changes.

Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory reports and filings.

Conduct regular compliance audits and reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Provide training and guidance to staff on AML and compliancerelated matters.

4. Risk Management:

Assist in identifying assessing and mitigating AML risks across the firm.

Develop and implement risk management strategies and controls.

Maintain the firm s AML risk assessment framework and ensure it is regularly updated.

5. Reporting:

Support the MLRO in preparing regular reports to senior management and the board on AML and compliance matters.

Compile and analyse AMLrelated data to identify trends and potential areas of concern.

Requirements

Minimum of 35 years of experience in an AML/compliance role within the financial services industry preferably in FX and payments.

Strong knowledge of UK and EU AML regulations and requirements.

Experience with client onboarding and KYC processes.

Excellent analytical and investigative skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ICA ACAMS) are highly desirable.

Benefits

Competitive salary betweenper annum.

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance pension scheme and more.

Opportunities for professional development.