​Our Client: 

• A venture-backed, fast-growing, innovative global FinTech start-up which is on a phenomenal journey. 

The Opportunity:

• Build and maintain a Compliance Function within a fast-growing, dynamic, FinTech organisation. 

• Influence & have a direct impact within the business.

• Unrivaled career development opportunities.

• Join a highly ambitious & hugely personable team.

• Agile working.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement a robust AML/FTC regulatory framework for the business across multiple jurisdictions and act as MLRO.

• Continuously oversee, monitor, and support AML compliance per relevant legislation and regulatory guidance. Oversee all relevant AML record-keeping obligations and filing requirements including SARs. 

• Update, upskill and train colleagues across the organisation on relevant compliance and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct regular horizon scanning and ensure all company policies, procedures are compliant with relevant compliance and regulatory requirements. 

• Manage communications with regulatory authorities/bodies globally as required, acting as the first point of contact

• Manage any relevant licensing or regulatory applications globally and assist with any compliance issues encountered. Liaise with the business and relevant internal stakeholders as required. 

• Work with the legal department to update the organisation’s privacy framework. Manage ongoing key data protection issues and/or breaches liaising with relevant stakeholders within the business as appropriate. Provide relevant updates/training internally as required. 

• Continuously promote a compliance culture but also having regard to the realities of business needs. 

• Ad hoc duties and projects as appropriate. 

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Hold an Honours Degree and a relevant recognised compliance qualification.

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a relevant compliance position within an FS organisation, including a strong AML focus and prior MLRO experience. 

• FinTech industry experience advantageous.

• Experience advising on US compliance matters advantageous. 

• In-depth understanding and experience developing and implementing AML and on-boarding procedures, bribery and corruption policies and procedures.

• Thorough understanding of European and Irish legislation and regulations with a particular focus on credit, lending and/or securities. 

• Strong understanding of data protection regulation and familiarity with the GDPR requirements. 

• Proven experience building relationships with stakeholders across BUs and a proven ability to influence.

• Excellent communication skills. 

• Proven project management experience

• Commercial, flexible, adaptable with a positive, solutions-focused attitude. 

• Strong team-player but also highly self-driven.