Group Deputy MLRO – Financial Crime Leader

Irish Life Group Services Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and bonuses

Learning & Development support

Pension (Defined Contribution)

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Irish Life Group Services Limited is seeking a senior Group Deputy MLRO to shape and lead the AML/CTF framework across the Irish Life group. The role involves supporting MLROs, providing expert guidance to senior management, and driving regulatory engagement across Ireland, the UK, Germany and Canada to ensure proportionate control environments.

You will collaborate with Legal, Risk and Compliance teams, manage governance forums, and deliver robust financial crime risk oversight while navigating

Qualifications

• Strong specialist knowledge of AML/CTF regulation and financial crime risk management.
• Experience leading complex financial crime, risk, compliance or control activities.
• Ability to interpret regulatory developments into practical policies and change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the MLROs and ensure continuity of AML/CTF oversight.
• Lead and develop the AML/CTF framework with policies and risk methods.
• Provide expert advice to senior management on material financial crime risks.
• Oversee governance, regulatory engagement and implementation.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Legal and Internal Audit.

Skills

AML/CTF knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Governance

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Judgement

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Irish Life Group Services Limited is seeking a senior Group Deputy MLRO to shape and lead the AML/CTF framework across the Irish Life group. The role involves supporting MLROs, providing expert guidance to senior management, and driving regulatory engagement across Ireland, the UK, Germany and Canada to ensure proportionate control environments.

You will collaborate with Legal, Risk and Compliance teams, manage governance forums, and deliver robust financial crime risk oversight while navigating