Head of Compliance and MLRO

2 weeks ago

Guildford Surrey, United Kingdom MPowered Mortgages Full time
Job Description

Purpose

Responsible for providing and managing a high-quality compliance framework as well as managing a small in-house team. Acting as the firm’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and holding SMF17.

Examples of Key Activities

Compliance Oversight

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inquiries and examinations.
  • Keep abreast of regulatory developments and communicate changes to relevant stakeholders.
  • Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries and manage relationships with regulatory bodies.

AML Compliance

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inquiries and examinations.
  • Keep abreast of regulatory developments and communicate changes to relevant stakeholders.
  • Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries and manage relationships with regulatory bodies.

Regulatory Liaison

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inquiries and examinations.
  • Keep abreast of regulatory developments and communicate changes to relevant stakeholders.
  • Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries and manage relationships with regulatory bodies.

Training and Awareness

  • Provide training and education to employees on compliance and AML requirements.
  • Foster a culture of compliance awareness throughout the organization.
  • Develop and deliver regular compliance training sessions to ensure staff understanding and adherence to policies.

Risk Management

  • Identify and assess compliance and AML risks associated with business activities.
  • Develop strategies to mitigate compliance and AML risks effectively.
  • Monitor industry trends and emerging risks to proactively address potential issues.

Job Role Accountabilities

  • Act as the MLRO and hold the FCA SMF17.
  • Implement robust AML measures to prevent and detect money laundering activities, safeguarding the integrity of the organisation.
  • Ensure that the company operates in compliance with all relevant regulations and laws, minimizing regulatory risks and potential financial penalties.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on compliance and AML matters, providing strategic guidance and recommendations.
  • Maintain a strong working relationship with regulatory authorities, demonstrating transparency and cooperation in all interactions.

Functional Structure and Key Relationships

Direct Reports

  • Compliance Monitoring Lead
  • Senior Financial Crime Lead (Deputy MLRO)

Key Relationships

Job Title Relationship

Chief Risk Officer Alignment of Risk and Compliance Frameworks and regulatory development

monitoring and implementation

Boards and Committees Role

Risk and Credit Committee Member

Customer Outcomes Committee Chair

Corporate Accountabilities

  • Always act within all FCA Regulations with integrity and ensure all customers are treated fairly.
  • Complete all mandatory training as and when required.
  • Always ensure adherence to all Firm policies and procedures.

Qualification, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in relevant finance or legal

Discipline

Professional qualification in finance or legal

Desirable

CeMap

Member of the CISI or industry equivalent

Skills and Knowledge

  • Extensive experience (minimum 7 years) in compliance and AML roles within the financial services industry, preferably within a mortgage lending or banking environment.
  • Strong knowledge of UK regulatory requirements, including FCA regulations and AML legislation (e.g. Money Laundering Regulations 2017).
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures, as well as conducting compliance audits and risk assessments.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to identify compliance and AML risks and develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to lead and motivate a team of compliance professionals.
  • Sound judgment and integrity, with a commitment to upholding ethical standards and promoting a culture of compliance within the organisation.
  • Able to demonstrate a creative, innovative and collaborative approach 

Experience

  • Broad experience gained from working in a regulated mortgage environment 
  • Strong experience and understanding around handling data

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