HRC is partnering with a growing international professional services firm to appoint a Group MLRO & Head of Financial Crime. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the firm’s global financial crime framework across multiple jurisdictions.
This opportunity will suit an experienced SMF17-level professional looking to play a strategic role in shaping financial crime governance within a complex international environment.
The successful individual will lead the development and oversight of AML, CTF, sanctions and wider financial crime controls, while acting as the primary point of contact with regulators and law enforcement where required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the organisation’s Group MLRO, overseeing AML/CTF compliance across the UK and international operations
- Perform the responsibilities associated with SMF17 under the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR)
- Lead the development and implementation of the firm’s global financial crime framework
- Oversee the end-to-end Suspicious Activity Reporting process, including internal investigation and external reporting
- Conduct and maintain the organisation’s AML/CTF risk assessments and governance reporting
- Provide financial crime guidance to senior leadership and key stakeholders across the business
- Build and lead an in-house KYC capability as the firm continues to scale internationally
- Act as a key liaison point with relevant regulatory and enforcement bodies
Candidate Profile:
We are seeking an experienced financial crime professional with a strong regulatory background and the credibility to operate at senior leadership level.
You will likely bring:
- Extensive experience in AML/CTF and financial crime compliance within a regulated environment
- Strong understanding of UK financial crime regulation and regulatory expectations
- Experience operating in an MLRO or Deputy MLRO capacity
- A track record managing SAR reporting and financial crime investigations
- The ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive effective governance frameworks
- Professional qualifications such as ICA, ACAMS or equivalent financial crime certifications are advantageous.
Additional Information
Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, further details regarding the organisation and structure will be shared with suitable candidates during the process.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Liam Fergusson at HRC directly.
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