Job title:
Senior Compliance Officer
Company
Nicoll Curtin
Job description
Our client, a leading financial investment company, is seeking a highly skilled Compliance Officer/Deputy MLRO to join our compliance team. In this role, you will be a key partner in fostering a culture of ethical conduct and ensuring adherence to compliance, regulatory, and legal obligations. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of the compliance and anti-money laundering programme, ensuring robust risk management and regulatory alignment.Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Head of Compliance to meet regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain a risk-based AML/CTF/Sanctions Compliance Programme to ensure compliance across the EEA.
- Serve as the Deputy MLRO, overseeing financial crime risk management.
- Work closely with Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams to enhance the firm’s Three Lines of Defence model.
- Maintain and update compliance policies and procedures, ensuring effective controls across all relevant functions.
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues on compliance-related matters.
- Conduct monitoring and testing of compliance controls and procedures.
- Identify emerging regulatory developments, assess their impact, and propose measures to address gaps.
- Oversee service providers to ensure adherence to outsourcing requirements.
- Support regulatory requests, examinations, and compliance reporting.
- Assist with the preparation of application materials for regulatory authorisations and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
- Deliver compliance training to internal teams and overseas colleagues.
- Conduct risk assessments and prepare reports for senior management.
- Review customer risk assessments and handle regulatory reporting obligations.
- Collaborate with colleagues in the UK and US to strengthen compliance frameworks.
Required Skills & Experience
- 7+ years of experience in a compliance or regulatory role.
- Strong ethical standards, demonstrating integrity and adherence to fit and proper requirements.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Expertise in AML/CTF/Sanctions compliance, including familiarity with relevant EU and national regulations.
- Experience in developing and implementing AML/CTF policies, controls, and procedures.
- Strong understanding of financial crime risk assessment and mitigation.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, including MICAR, Market Abuse, Outsourcing, Conflicts of Interest, Individual Accountability Framework, Fitness and Probity, Best Execution, Regulatory Reporting, and Complaints Management.
- Ability to influence key decision-makers through expertise, logical reasoning, and relationship-building.
- Experience drafting policies, procedures, and training materials.
- Ability to interpret and apply regulatory guidance to business initiatives, providing strategic compliance advice.
- Prior experience in digital assets, custody, or trading environments is an advantage.
To learn more about this position, apply directly or get in touch at Ricky.brereton@nicollcurtin.com
Expected salary
Location
Ireland
Job date
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:15:49 GMT
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