Financial Crime Risk Director (Deputy MLRO)

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Financial Crime Risk Director (Deputy MLRO) to join their Dublin team. This regulated role is pivotal in shaping the organisation’s approach to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF), Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABAC) compliance.

The organisation is experiencing substantial growth, and this key role presents an opportunity to engage with senior leadership and stakeholders in safeguarding the organisation against financial crime risks.

What you'll do:

As a Financial Crime Risk Director (Deputy MLRO), your daily responsibilities will involve:

• Providing guidance, coaching, and development to team members, ensuring operational results and professional objectives are achieved within AML/ATF, Sanctions, and ABAC compliance programmes.
• Delivering strategic direction on complex programme activities related to financial crime risk management, proactively advising business units on regulatory changes and policy requirements.
• Contributing to the design and implementation of compliance programmes for AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC across the enterprise, collaborating closely with senior management.
• Acting as a specialised resource for other departments by sharing subject matter expertise in customer identification, due diligence processes, governance, training, assurance, and testing.
• Managing day-to-day operations of the department while participating in enterprise-wide or customer-focused special projects on behalf of Financial Crime Risk Management.
• Developing and maintaining management reporting and analysis for business management, providing subject matter expertise and guidance on AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC matters.
• Deputise for the Head of Financial Crime Risk Management at meetings by producing executive-level reports, approvals, and engaging with key stakeholders.

What you bring:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience demonstrating competence in financial crime risk management or related fields.
• A proven track record opportunity at a mid to senior management level in financial services or compliance roles with proven expertise in AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC programme delivery.
• Comprehensive understanding of Central Bank of Ireland Fitness & Probity Standards as well as relevant regulatory frameworks governing controlled functions.
• Ability to act honestly, ethically, and with integrity while operating in compliance with standards of market conduct and trading venue rules.
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling you to co-operate effectively with colleagues across departments as well as external regulators and auditors.
• Experience managing teams within regulated environments including providing guidance, coaching, development opportunities, and oversight on operational results.
• Proven track record in developing policies/procedures for business lines while planning/executing strategic activities related to risk assessment processes.

What's next:

If you’re ready to take your career in financial crime risk management further within an inclusive environment that values your expertise—please contact Suzanne Feeney for more information

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