Deputy MLRO - Wealth Management

London Permanent View Job Description
Our client a leading Wealth Management firm are recruiting for a Deputy MLRO - Wealth Management to join their growing Compliance and Financial Crime team. The role will work closely with the MLRO (SMF17) and key stakeholders within the firm to strengthen and develop the financial crime compliance framework, while also maintaining and monitoring key risk controls.
  • Excellent opportunity for development
  • Growing wealth management firm

About Our Client

Our client are a leading UK Wealth Management firm headquartered in the City of London

Job Description

  • The DMLRO will be responsible for acting as MLRO when they are absent
  • As a key member of the Financial Crime Team, the DMLRO supports the MLRO in driving strategic change within the processes and controls environment.
  • The DMLRO must stay up to date on laws, regulations, and industry guidance to ensure compliance and to proactively anticipate and assess the impact of future changes, implementing updated controls, policies, and processes as needed.

The Successful Applicant

The Deputy MLRO - Wealth Management should have the following skills:

  • A comprehensive understanding of regulation and legislation concerning fraud, anti-money laundering, and anti-bribery and corruption, alongside the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group ("JMLSG") guidance notes.
  • A strong understanding of the financial crime risks specific to Wealth Management and Financial Planning as well as a thorough grasp of Sanctions and Politically Exposed Person (PEP) requirements.
  • Experience with and a strong understanding of UK criminal law as it applies to Financial Crime.
  • Knowledge of FCA rules, guidance, and practices, particularly Senior Management Arrangements, Systems & Controls (SYSC).

What's on Offer

Salary of £70,000 -£85,000

Hybrid working 3 days per week in the office.

Contact
Karen O'Neill
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6912952
Phone number
+44 207 645 1432

Job summary

Job function
Compliance
Subsector
Financial Crime
Sector
Financial Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Karen O'Neill
Consultant phone
+44 207 645 1432
Job reference
JN-012026-6912952