MLRO & Financial Crime Compliance Manager
Isle of Man
Permanent
Our client is seeking an experienced and highly knowledgeable MLRO & Financial Crime Compliance Manager to join their growing team in a pivotal leadership role.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior compliance professional who is passionate about financial crime prevention and wants to play a key role in shaping a strong, forward-thinking compliance culture. Working closely with the Head of Compliance, you will lead critical AML/CFT activities, influence business-wide decision-making, and help ensure the organisation remains ahead of evolving regulatory expectations.
Joining a dynamic and rapidly expanding group of companies, you will benefit from a comprehensive flexible benefits package and outstanding training and career development opportunities designed to support your long-term progression.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as designated MLRO in line with the Financial Crime Regulations.
- Review and investigate internal SARs and obtain legal advice as necessary.
- Act as the liaison point with the Finance Intelligence Unit as required, and lead on responding to law enforcement production orders.
- Advise the Head of Compliance of any financial crime compliance related matters that need to be notified to the IOM Financial Services Authority ("IOMFSA”) in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensure accurate and prompt checking of relevant databases following receipt of appropriate notices from regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies or other appropriate bodies.
- Maintain Internal, External, Enquiries, and PEP Registers.
- Responsible for the ongoing review of high-risk AML/CFT matters.
- Provide advice to the business administration teams in the ongoing and effective management of client relationships.
- Participate in local committees as required, e.g. the Client Acceptance Committee.
- Review payments or other activities requiring Compliance/MLRO sign off.
- Lead or participate in the delivery of AML/CFT training to new and existing employees.
- Report directly to the Board as required and escalate any relevant issues.
- Appropriately manage and review the performance of DMLRO.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Previous Key Person, or MLRO/DMLRO experience.
- Degree and/or relevant professional qualification (such as an ICA Certificate or Diploma), with relevant experience at a senior compliance level in the trust and company sector.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people at all levels.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to guide and direct others to meet deadlines and targets.
- Excellent knowledge of relevant Isle of Man regulations and legislation, including anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing.
This role offers far more than day-to-day compliance oversight. It is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical function, work alongside an experienced leadership team, and contribute directly to the continued growth and success of a respected international business.
If you are looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, visible, and influential, this could be the ideal next step in your compliance career.
Your specialist: Debbie Amankwa
Quote job ref: 16678
Hi, I'm Debbie and I look forward to receiving your submission for this fantastic opportunity with this business.
