Senior Compliance Officer

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to oversee compliance processes in a fiduciary and fund administration business. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in compliance, particularly within the fiduciary sector, and a strong understanding of AML/CFT requirements. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential for success in managing compliance functions and staff training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in compliance within fiduciary and funds sector.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Ability to work independently and manage compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Compliance Monitoring Programme and compliance projects.
• Manage onboarding processes and client entity reviews.
• Prepare management information and Board reports on compliance matters.

Skills

Compliance in fiduciary and funds sector

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

ICA Diploma qualified or willing to study

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to join their growing fiduciary and fund administration business! Working closely with the Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance, this role will provide oversight of compliance processes across fiduciary and fund services while supporting the day-to-day management of the compliance function.

Location

Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing completion of the Compliance Monitoring Programme and assisting with compliance project work.
• Managing onboarding processes including collation and review of CDD, background checks, and sign-off of new client entities.
• Processing FATCA/CRS forms, GFSC submissions, and ongoing screening activities.
• Acting as Deputy Compliance Officer, Deputy MLCO, Nominated Officer, and Data Protection Officer as required.
• Investigating internal suspicious activity reports and escalating to the FIU where appropriate.
• Coordinating and delivering annual training for staff and the Board on AML/CFT, data protection, and related obligations.
• Ensuring compliance with data protection legislation, maintaining registers, and dealing with breaches or data subject requests.
• Preparing management information and Board reports on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Supervising and mentoring compliance team members.

Skills / Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in compliance within the fiduciary and funds sector and be ICA Diploma qualified, or willing to study towards the qualification. A strong understanding of fiduciary and fund structures, AML/CFT requirements, and regulatory obligations is essential. Excellent organisational and communication skills, strong IT literacy, and the ability to work independently with attention to detail will be key to success in this role.

For a full job description or further information on this role please call 711188, or email [e-mail].

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