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Interim MLRO
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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Interim MLRO to join a regulated payments institution on an initial three-month assignment. The successful candidate will step into the role on a temporary basis, providing immediate MLRO coverage, regulatory oversight and hands-on leadership across AML/CFT and financial crime activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Interim MLRO, providing day-to-day oversight of AML/CFT and financial crime activities.
- Provide immediate support and leadership across the compliance function during the interim period.
- Ensure existing AML/CFT policies, procedures and controls are operating effectively and in line with regulatory requirements.
- Oversee higher-risk onboarding, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and complex client cases.
- Act as the senior escalation point for AML, KYC/KYB and financial crime matters.
- Review and make decisions on complex or higher-risk client applications in line with the Customer Acceptance Policy and Risk Appetite.
- Provide guidance and practical support to compliance operations teams on day-to-day cases.
- Identify immediate gaps or weaknesses in AML controls and implement proportionate remediation.
- Support regulatory, audit and internal compliance requirements as needed.
- Provide AML/CFT advice to senior management and relevant business teams.
- Ensure appropriate escalation, investigation and reporting of suspicious activity.
- Prepare relevant AML/financial crime management information and reporting for Senior Management.
- Work closely with Compliance, Legal, Operations and Commercial teams to resolve regulatory and client-related issues.
- Support priority AML and financial crime projects during the interim assignment.
- Ensure effective handover and continuity of key MLRO responsibilities.
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Key Requirements
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- 10+ years' experience in Compliance, ideally within financial services or financial institutions.
- Significant experience in a senior Compliance / MLRO role.
- Experience of stepping into Interim MLRO roles is a must.
- Strong knowledge of UK and EU AML/CFT regulations and industry best practice.
- Strong understanding of KYC, KYB and Customer Due Diligence requirements.
- Excellent regulatory knowledge and awareness within EMI and payments environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to build effective relationships across different teams and functions
- ICA, CAMS or similar AML/Financial Crime qualification preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business or a related field
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