Compliance officer - MLRO

You will be the designated Compliance Officer/MLRO, and be responsible for implementing the anti-money laundering compliance program, in addition to supervising daily the compliance with relevant laws.

You will:

• Draft and update policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit semi-annual reports to the relevant authorities on the effectiveness of internal controls, following the Authority's approved procedures.
• Audit current processes, identify areas of weakness, and present reports to senior management and the Board of Directors with recommendations for corrective actions.
• Evaluate new business initiatives, assess associated risks, and provide informed opinions.
• Review regulatory requirements, assess their impact on operations, and update the compliance monitoring program accordingly.
• Ensure continuous compliance and work closely with relevant teams to meet reporting obligations.
• Oversee or perform all functions of an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer, including the establishment and monitoring of internal KYC/AML/CFT policies, evaluating internal suspicious activity reports, filing reports with the relevant Financial Intelligence Unit, and providing or organizing AML/CFT training for employees.
• Maintain up-to-date compliance records, including documents, logs, correspondence, and reports.
• Stay informed of internal procedures and regulatory changes.
• Promptly report suspicious transactions, suspicious activity reports, and other required reports in line with federal anti-money laundering legislation.
• Act as the internal contact for employees to report any suspected or known involvement in money laundering, taking appropriate action upon receiving notifications.
• Address employee inquiries and provide guidance on compliance matters.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate training on money laundering, and develop comprehensive training programs and awareness initiatives.
• Monitor customer communications and review marketing materials.
• Investigate and assist with resolving client complaints.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities regarding compliance matters, and respond promptly to requests for information from the Authority or relevant state bodies.