Senior Compliance Officer, MLRO & DPO

Our client is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer, MLRO and DPO to join their team.

You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Compliance in managing the Compliance Department to ensure adherence to all regulatory and legislative requirements, maintaining a robust internal control framework and best practice guidance.

This role also includes acting as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), overseeing the detection and reporting of suspicious activities, and serving as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure compliance with Isle of Man data protection laws.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist with the management of the Compliance Department, working to instil and foster a robust compliance culture
2. Keep appraised of relevant law, regulations and guidelines impacting the business both locally and extra territorially
3. Conduct client risk assessments and monitor compliance in key risk areas
4. Review, maintain, enhance and test documented policies & procedures and ensure staff accessibility and awareness at all times
5. Act as Data Protection Officer
6. Work with and assist the Group Compliance Director in relation to group compliance strategy, policies and procedures.
7. Report to the directors on a regular basis.

Key Skills & Experience

1. At least 3 - 5 years of experience in a senior compliance role, ideally as a MLRO
2. A relevant qualification, e.g. ICA Diploma in AML, or similar is desirable, or a commitment to ongoing professional development to gain appropriate accreditation.
3. Minimum of 5 (A-C or 4-9) passes at GCSE level, including English and Mathematics
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills
5. Ability to work to tight deadlines
6. High-levels of integrity, ethical conduct and confidentiality
7. Time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks accordingly
8. Excellent discretion, judgment and organizational skills and be able to initiate projects with minimal instigation or oversight

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