Compliance Officer & MLRO

Alvar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Greater London seeks an experienced Compliance professional to fulfill the role of MLRO. The ideal candidate will manage compliance with UK laws, handle suspicious activity reports, and supervise AML practices. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance policies, supporting compliance programmes, and advising senior stakeholders. Strong knowledge of financial regulations and a collaborative spirit are essential. This full-time position offers the opportunity to impact compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experienced Compliance generalist in the Financial Services sector.
• Strong knowledge of CFD spread betting derivative products required.
• Strong understanding of AML practices and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date with changes to UK compliance laws.
• Support compliance monitoring programme and handle regulatory approvals.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Compliance Management

Risk Management

Financial Services

Securities Law

AML practices

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• Stay up to date with changes to UK compliance laws and regulations issued by the FCA and other relevant bodies
• Together with the Group Head of Compliance maintain update and ensure adherence to all compliance policies and procedures across the firm
• Support the firm's compliance monitoring programme
• Handle regulatory approvals appointment of UK senior managers and regulated individuals and maintain documentation in line with the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR)
• Prepare and submit accurate regulatory reports through FCA Connect platforms in a timely manner
• Communicate with the Group Head of Compliance to harmonise best practices and promote a uniform approach on financial crime compliance advisory training policy and surveillance and monitoring matters across all offices
• Oversee ongoing transactional reviews to detect and mitigate potential compliance breaches
• Together with the wider surveillance team monitor and investigate trading activity to identify potential market abuse risks and perform surveillance reviews across asset classes and escape suspicious activity
• Advise senior stakeholders on risks findings and remediation strategies
• Oversee the preparation of MI reports and updates for senior management and committees
• Proactively audit processes practices and documents to identify weaknesses and provide an advisory service as to how these can be improved
• Communicate with industry peers to identify latest themes and issues and best market practices
• Any other ad hoc duties that may be required from time to time

MLRO

The successful incumbent shall also be the UK MLRO and responsible for overseeing the company's anti-money laundering (AML) and counter‑terrorist financing (CTF) collaboration with the Gibraltar MLRO ensure compliance with relevant regulations maintain AML policies and procedures conduct risk assessments and monitor transactions for suspicious activity. They shall act as the primary point of contact with regulatory authorities and law enforcement in the UK and manage the reporting of suspicious activity reports (SARs).

The ideal candidate disposes of

• Able to work collaboratively as well as independently
• Upholds the firm's legal regulatory ethical standards and reputation
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high accuracy and quality standards
• Ability to demonstrate integrity in all tasks and functions performed
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and written
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to prioritise and re‑prioritise in a fast moving and constantly changing environment.

Requirements and Preferences

• Experienced Compliance generalist in the Financial Services sector
• Strong knowledge of CFD spread betting derivative products required
• Strong working knowledge of the FCA Handbook and FINRA rules
• Good knowledge of European financial markets regulation e.g. MiFID II / MiFIR MAR
• Strong understanding of AML practices
• Knowledge of market dynamics liquidity and trading practices
• Well‑developed understanding of multiple assets and instruments

This role is regulated under the FCAs Senior Managers and Certification Regime.

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills

Compliance Management, Risk Management, Financial Services, PCI, Banking, Cost Accounting Standards, Quality Systems, Research Experience, NIST Standards, Securities Law, SOX, ISO 27000

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department / Functional Area: Compliance

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1