AML Manager

Morgan McKinley; Connacht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is delighted to partner with a leading Financial Services institution currently seeking an AML Manager for a permanent role based in West Ireland.

Reporting to the AML Compliance Officer & Deputy MLRO, the successful candidate will oversee the AML/CFT framework, ensuring alignment with Irish and EU legislation and supervisory expectations by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Qualifications

• AML and financial crime compliance experience in Irish/EU regulated banks.
• Professional designation such as ACAMS, ICA, or LCOI.
• Ability to satisfy Central Bank of Ireland Fitness & Probity standards.

Responsibilities

• Governance & Oversight: support senior management in AML/CFT framework.
• Risk Assessment & Framework Management: maintain the Business-Wide Risk Assessment.
• Policies & Procedures: develop AML/CTF policies covering CDD, EDD, PEPs, sanctions.
• Second-Line Monitoring: provide second-line oversight of onboarding and monitoring.
• Regulatory Engagement: act as key contact for Central Bank of Ireland supervisory engagements and remediation programmes.

Skills

AML compliance

Regulatory engagement

Policy development

Risk assessment

Education

ACAMS designation

Job description

Morgan McKinley is delighted to partner with a leading Financial Services institution currently seeking an experienced professional for an AML Manager position. This is a permanent role based in West Ireland.

Reporting directly to the AML Compliance Officer & Deputy MLRO, the successful candidate will play a key role in the implementation, oversight, and ongoing effectiveness of the Bank's AML/CFT framework in Ireland, ensuring full alignment with Irish and EU legislation as well as supervisory expectations set by the CBI.

Primary Functions

• Governance & Oversight: Support senior management in overseeing the AML/CFT framework in line with CBI governance expectations.
• Risk Assessment & Framework Management: Maintain and update the Business-Wide Risk Assessment, ensuring a robust risk-based approach.
• Policies & Procedures: Develop AML/CTF policies covering CDD, EDD, PEPs, sanctions and transaction monitoring.
• Second-Line Monitoring: Provide second-line oversight and challenge of first-line onboarding and monitoring activities.
• Regulatory Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for Central Bank of Ireland supervisory engagements and remediation programmes.

What We Are Seeking

• Professional Background: Proven track record in AML and financial crime compliance within a regulated Irish or EU financial institution, with experience managing risk assessments, policy development, and regulatory engagements.
• Qualifications: Relevant professional designation (e.g., ACOI, LCOI, ICA, ACAMS) and the ability to satisfy Central Bank of Ireland Fitness & Probity standards.