Consultant, Compliance

Northern Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK is seeking a qualified MLRO/MLCO Compliance Officer to oversee compliance matters, implement anti-money laundering policies, and interact with regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will have substantial compliance experience, particularly within regulated environments. This position offers a flexible work culture that values collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior compliance or MLRO role within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of Guernsey's regulatory framework and its relationship with UK and EU requirements.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain AML policies and procedures.
• Implement financial crime risk management strategies.
• Act as primary liaison with regulatory bodies.

Skills

Experience in senior compliance or MLRO role

Understanding of Guernsey regulatory framework

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Formal qualification in compliance and/or financial crime

Educational background in finance, law, or related field

Job description

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Key responsibilities of MLRO/MLCO Compliance Officer role

• Policy and Procedure: Create, update, and maintain the company's anti-money laundering (AML) policies and procedures in line with Guernsey and UK/EU regulatory changes.
• Risk Management: Oversee and implement financial crime risk management strategies and frameworks, ensuring robust controls are in place.
• Regulatory Reporting: Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies like the GFSC and law enforcement, including reporting suspicious activity to the NCA.
• Advisory and Leadership: Provide senior management with expert advice on compliance matters and new developments, fostering a culture of compliance across the organization.
• Monitoring and Assessment: Monitor external compliance developments, perform risk assessments, and ensure sufficient enhanced due diligence measures are implemented.

Required skills and qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior compliance or MLRO role within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of Guernsey's regulatory framework and its relationship with UK and EU requirements.
• Formal qualification in compliance and/or financial crime is often required.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills are essential.
• An educational background in finance, law, or a related field is beneficial

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today.

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail].

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

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