External Compliance Officer / MLRO Support (Senior Associate)

About the role

The External Compliance Officer/MLRO Support Officer will join Apex Group’s External Compliance Solutions Team in Mauritius. Reporting to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Compliance Officer (CO), you will help ensure that regulated client entities meet all AML/CFT, CPF and related regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the MLRO/CO in implementing and maintaining AML/CFT/CPF controls in line with Mauritian law and internal policies.
• Conduct transaction‑monitoring reviews and second‑line compliance checks using risk‑based methodologies.
• Perform periodic and ad‑hoc Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews on sample portfolios.
• Support the preparation and updating of Business Risk Assessments, AML/CFT risk assessments and related documentation.
• Carry out sanctions, PEP, adverse‑media and other screening activities as required.
• Identify, assess, escalate and track compliance and AML/CFT issues, including suspicious activity reporting.
• Assist with regulatory inspections, examinations and information requests from the Financial Services Commission and other authorities.
• Prepare regulatory, compliance and board reports, as well as management information packages.

Required profile

• Solid experience in AML/CFT compliance within the financial services sector.
• Good knowledge of Mauritius’ regulatory framework for licensed entities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• AML/CFT compliance controls
• Transaction monitoring
• Customer due diligence (CDD/EDD)
• Regulatory reporting and documentation
• Sanctions and PEP screening