Job Ref: 215588517

Date: 2022-01-18 09:26:10

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Our client, a well established company with branches in 23 countries across europe, are looking for a Deputy MLRO, with proven expertise in the Anti Financial Crime (AFC) field, including but not limited to Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing detection and mitigation.

What you will do:

* Implement, Enhance the adherence to the local legislation, and maintain good knowledge of the regulations and rules and respective regulations including: Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001, Counter Terrorism Act 2008, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2019, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, Terrorism Act 2000, The Money Laundering Regulations 2017, The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds 2017,, Bribery Act 2010

* You will be expected to have knowledge of the JMLSG and maintain up to date contacts with supervisory bodies.

* Prepare reports for external authorities and internal stakeholders.

* Monitor adherence on behalf of the MLRO to the domestic KYC requirements and transactional behaviour of the local portfolio of merchants within the UK.

* Liaise with Issuing, Acquiring and Payments oriented Banks, FinTech’s and PSPs on AFC (including AML and CTF) related issues.

* Assist the MLRO you will take part in the training of local branch’s staff, actively promote, and safeguard an AFC – AML/CTF culture.

* Deputising in the weekly MLRO Group meeting and also internal Senior Stakeholder meetings when necessary.

* Supervising and supporting other business functions to ensure that they are in accordance with FCA regulations and regulatory standards

* Deputise for the MLRO in their absence

Requirements

* You have proven experience of at least 3 years in combating Money Laundering, and Terrorism Financing in the country, preferably within the context of merchant acquiring and payments.

* You possess solid knowledge of AML/CTF, antifraud as well as the antibribery and corruption evolving regulatory framework.

* You have hands-on experience on systems, databases and tech solutions related to AML/CTF.

* You enjoy analysis as well as synthesis of data.

* You have a “can-do” attitude and take ownership of your work.

* You consider integrity and confidentiality as your most invaluable characteristics.

* You have a background in Law, Finance, or Economics

* Any professional certifications (e.g., ACAMS, ICA) will be considered a plus

* Knowledge of the JMLSG

* You speak and write fluently English and the local language. Additional EEA-31 languages will be considered a plus.

Benefits

* Annual bonus based on targets’ achievement.

* 22 days holiday rising to 25 after service.

* Pension scheme.

* Free gym membership (Milton Keynes Office Only).

If you would like to apply for this position, please submit your CV

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