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MLRO

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The Role: MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer)



The Client: International Bank



The Location: London



A fantastic opportunity to join an International Bank where you will take regulatory ownership of its financial crime framework and team in the UK. This is a key Senior Management Function (SMF17) role with strategic responsibility for ensuring that the Bank's compliance is in line with the UK Financial Crime Legislation, PRA & FCA rules.



The Role:

  • Lead and manage the Financial Crime Prevention function, ensuring the effectiveness of the bank's AML, CTF, sanctions, and anti-bribery controls.
  • Act as the Nominated Officer, overseeing the review, escalation, and reporting of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the NCA.
  • Maintain and enhance policies, systems, and controls in line with the Money Laundering Regulations, JMLSG guidance, and evolving regulatory expectations.
  • Deliver the annual MLRO report and provide regular MI to senior management, committees, and the Board.
  • Oversee financial crime risk assessments, customer risk methodologies, and assurance reviews of first-line activities.
  • Engage with regulators, law enforcement, and internal stakeholders, ensuring a culture of compliance and transparency.



The ideal candidate will have:

  • Minimum 10 years' experience in AML/financial crime compliance within banking or financial services (would look at less experience if candidate has relevant experience)
  • Industry certification (e.g., ACAMS, ICA Diploma or equivalent).
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management experience at a senior level.
  • Proven experience in Trade Finance or corporate lending.



This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Financial Crime Professional to join a thriving International Bank, where you will be given a breadth of work in a great environment. This role would be perfect for an MLRO looking for a new challenge or a Deputy MLRO looking for that next step up!

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