Head of Compliance / MLRO / Risk Manager

The Head of Compliance / Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) / Risk Manager is responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance, financial crime prevention, risk management, and internal control frameworks to protect the organization and support sustainable business operations. The role develops compliance policies, monitors regulatory developments, assesses business risks, and promotes a strong culture of integrity, accountability, and effective risk governance.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks aligned with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations, policies, and internal controls.
Oversee anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), customer due diligence (CDD), and enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes where applicable.
Review suspicious transactions, investigate potential financial crime risks, and manage escalation and reporting obligations in accordance with applicable requirements.
Conduct enterprise risk assessments, identify compliance gaps, and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
Establish and monitor internal controls to prevent fraud, misconduct, financial crime, and operational risks.
Lead compliance monitoring, internal reviews, risk assessments, and regulatory examinations.
Advise senior management and business teams on regulatory obligations, compliance risks, and risk mitigation strategies.
Coordinate with regulators, external auditors, legal advisors, and relevant stakeholders on compliance and risk matters.
Develop and deliver compliance training to strengthen employee awareness and promote ethical business practices.
Maintain accurate compliance records, risk registers, investigation reports, and regulatory documentation.
Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs), compliance metrics, and remediation plans, reporting significant issues to senior management.
Lead and develop compliance and risk teams, ensuring effective governance and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
Proven experience in compliance, AML, financial crime prevention, risk management, or regulatory affairs.
Strong knowledge of AML/CTF principles, customer due diligence, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting, where applicable.
Experience developing compliance frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and implementing internal controls.
Strong analytical, investigative, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, report-writing, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.
Familiarity with compliance monitoring systems, risk management tools, and relevant reporting platforms.
High standards of integrity, independence, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
Relevant professional certifications, such as CAMS, ICA, CRCM, or equivalent, are an advantage.
For MLRO positions, experience handling suspicious transaction assessments and regulatory reporting is preferred.
For senior leadership roles, demonstrated experience advising executive management and overseeing compliance or risk functions is preferred.

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