Compliance Manager and Deputy MLRO

Synchronicity Group ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £55,000 per annum

Overview

Compliance Manager and Deputy MLRO, London. £Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Synchronicity Compliance is delighted to be working on this exciting opportunity within a leading Payment Services specialist. You will be responsible for supporting the Compliance Director in leading the Compliance Function, ensuring the oversight of Compliance, Risk and Money Laundering. This will include being a subject matter expert within the business on all Compliance and Financial Crime Matters, ensuring the business fully understands its responsibilities and obligations. The role: Assist in ensuring that Compliance procedures and controls are adhered to and are fit for purpose, responding to queries from the business on the interpretation of relevant Compliance and Risk policies. Work closely with the Director, keeping them fully informed of any developments or areas of concern. Play a key role in embedding a compliance culture throughout the company. Deputy MLRO responsibilities, including external reporting to regulators. Responsibility for a team of 2 Compliance Analysts and their daily activities/workloads. Assisting them in their ongoing development, providing coaching and training. Assist in creating, reviewing, and updating procedures for Compliance and Risk policies, specifically relating to AML, Data Protection, and Compliance to regulations, legislation, guidance, and industry standards. Support with regulatory issues/concerns, reporting accordingly, agreeing corrective action, timelines, etc. Support in monitoring, reviewing and updating the company risk appetite considering all relevant factors. Work closely with the Senior Management Team and Board, keeping them informed at all times of any areas for concern. Ensure the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan is adhered to. Collate and report MI. On-board medium, high and low risk FX and Investment Clients. To apply: You must have proven experience in a senior level Compliance or Risk advisory role within a financial services company or retail bank. You must have worked at a similar Deputy MLRO level and have experience of managing others. Experience of leading a Compliance or Risk and Anti-Money Laundering function. Have an excellent understanding of PSD2, FCA handbook, and UK Money Laundering Regulations. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate at all levels. Be able to demonstrate your ability to build, develop and maintain excellent relationships with senior stakeholders through being a trusted adviser. For further details on this and many other great opportunities within Compliance, please contact Andrew Stark at Synchronicity Compliance.