Guernsey AML Compliance Leader & MLCO/DMLRO

Walkers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Walkers is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager based in Guernsey to lead AML/CTF/CPF and sanctions compliance. The role reports to the Director of Financial Crime and has a local line to Senior Management. You will be the designated MLCO for Guernsey and Deputy MLRO for multiple jurisdictions.

You will oversee policies, risk assessments, training, and reporting to regulators, acting as the primary contact with regulators and Board. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• An AML or other professional qualification or studying towards such a qualification (ICA/ACAMS).
• Strong knowledge of local AML/ATF/CPF regulatory requirements and industry guidance.
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively with Partners and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining and overseeing AML/CTF/CPF and sanctions policies and procedures.
• Discharging MLCO statutory responsibilities with governance, controls and escalation.
• Ensuring senior management and the Board understand AML/CTF/CPF obligations.
• Maintaining the BRA and current risk assessments reflecting the firm's risk profile.
• Performing risk-based monitoring to ensure AML/CTF/CPF compliance including CDD/EDD/SAR, and record-keeping.
• Delivering regular compliance reporting to local senior management and Group Compliance.
• Designing jurisdiction-specific AML/CTF/CPF training for Partners and key personnel.
• Being the primary contact with local regulators and managing examinations and information requests.
• Acting as main compliance contact for the office and escalating to Group Compliance as needed.
• Reviewing SARs; externalising SARs to FIU within required timelines.
• Maintaining SARs register and ensuring proper filing of records.
• Managing communications with FIU and handling consent processes.

Skills

AML qualification

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

iManage

Education

AML professional qualification (ICA/ACAMS)

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

iManage

Job description

Walkers is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager based in Guernsey to lead AML/CTF/CPF and sanctions compliance. The role reports to the Director of Financial Crime and has a local line to Senior Management. You will be the designated MLCO for Guernsey and Deputy MLRO for multiple jurisdictions.

You will oversee policies, risk assessments, training, and reporting to regulators, acting as the primary contact with regulators and Board. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential.