Compliance Manager & MLRO (UK and Ireland)

ACCA Careers; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private PensionPlan

Private Medical Insurance

Annual Salary Review

Job summary

Ocorian is hiring an experienced Compliance Manager and MLRO to lead the AML and regulatory risk framework for our Irish TCSP business and provide oversight to a UK FCA-regulated entity. You will engage with Boards and senior leaders on regulatory strategy and risk controls across Ireland and the UK.

You will shape compliance programs, monitor financial crime risk, deliver governance reporting, and drive regulatory change initiatives across borders while promoting a culture of governance and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Compliance, AML or Risk Management within a regulated environment.
• Previous MLRO/Compliance senior role.
• Strong knowledge of Irish, UK and EU AML, CTF and sanctions regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the designated MLRO for the Irish business and oversee AML and financial crime matters.
• Lead and maintain the compliance and financial crime framework, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Provide ongoing compliance advice to the UK FCA-regulated entity and support regulatory change initiatives.
• Develop risk-based monitoring programmes and deliver regulatory reports to Boards and governance committees.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits and remediation programmes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Regulatory reporting

Education

ACOI/ICA/CAMS qualification

Job description

Company Description

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance
We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

Company Description Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.
With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.
With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.
We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.
We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long‑lasting partnerships with our clients.
With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Private PensionPlan
• Private Medical Insurance
• Annual Salary Review

Job Description

Purpose of role

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead the compliance and financial crime framework for our Irish Trust and Company Service Provider (TCSP) business, while also providing compliance oversight and support to a UK FCA-regulated entity. This is a highly visible and influential role, offering direct exposure to Boards, senior leadership and complex international client structures. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping compliance strategy, managing financial crime risk and supporting regulatory change across both Irish and UK operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the designated MLRO for the Irish business and oversee all AML and financial crime matters.
• Lead and maintain the compliance and financial crime framework, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Provide ongoing compliance advice and support to the UK FCA-regulated entity.
• Support the development and delivery of the UK risk-based Compliance Monitoring Plan, including thematic reviews, control testing and follow-up of findings.
• Monitor UK regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business, products, services, policies and controls.
• Support the implementation of UK regulatory change and contribute to compliance-led projects and business transformation initiatives.
• Assist with the preparation of compliance reports and management information for the UK Board and relevant governance committees.
• Support the maintenance and periodic review of UK compliance policies, procedures, risk assessments and regulatory registers.
• Develop and deliver risk-based compliance monitoring programmes across the Irish and UK businesses.
• Provide expert regulatory advice to senior management and business stakeholders.
• Oversee client due diligence, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening and ongoing monitoring activities.
• Review and advise on higher-risk client relationships, including complex ownership structures and politically exposed persons (PEPs).
• Prepare and present compliance, AML and regulatory reports to Boards and governance committees.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, remediation programmes and regulatory change initiatives.
• Deliver compliance and AML training and promote a strong culture of governance and accountability.
• Build effective relationships with regulators, senior management and wider risk and compliance teams.

Qualifications Required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Significant experience within Compliance, AML, Financial Crime or Risk Management in a regulated environment.
• Previous experience as an MLRO, Deputy MLRO, Compliance Officer or a similar senior compliance role.
• Strong knowledge of Irish, UK and EU AML, CTF and sanctions regulations.
• Experience within financial services, corporate services, fiduciary services or other regulated sectors.
• A solid understanding of compliance monitoring, regulatory change and financial crime frameworks.
• Experience reviewing complex corporate, trust and ownership structures.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem‑solving capabilities.
• A recognised Compliance or AML qualification (ACOI, ICA, CAMS or equivalent) would be advantageous.

Additional Information

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [e-mail].

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.