Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer

About the role

BitDelta Limited is licensed in Mauritius as an Investment Dealer (excluding underwriting) and regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC). The Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO) supports the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in overseeing the company's AML/CFT framework and ensuring compliance with AML/CFT laws and regulations. The DMLRO reports directly to the MLRO, works with the Board, Compliance Committee, senior management and the FSC, supports AML/CFT reporting, liaises with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the FSC, and takes on the MLRO's duties during their absence.

Key responsibilities

• Depute for the MLRO and perform the MLRO's duties during absence or unavailability.
• Assist in reviewing internal suspicious transaction reports and deciding whether to submit a report to the FIU.
• Monitor compliance with AML/CFT policies, procedures, controls and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee and support customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and record keeping.
• Support the AML/CFT risk assessment framework and the management of monitoring findings, breaches and remediation.
• Liaise with regulators, law enforcement and other authorities as delegated by the MLRO, and support regulatory inspections, internal audits and independent reviews.
• Maintain records of AML/CFT investigations, monitoring and reporting.

Required profile

• A relevant degree or professional qualification from a recognised institution.
• An AML/CFT certification from a recognised body such as ACAMS, ICA or FSI, or an equivalent accepted by the FSC.
• A valid Certificate of Character.
• Either at least 3 years of relevant industry experience with a valid AML/CFT certification, or a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience under FSC Competency Standards.
• Fit and proper criteria under Section 20 of the Financial Services Act 2007, including financial standing, integrity, reputation and reliability.
• Minimum of 10 hours of structured CPD per year.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of the financial services sector and the AML/CFT legal and regulatory framework in Mauritius.
• FSC rules, guidance notes and regulatory requirements.
• Transaction monitoring, suspicious activity detection and sanctions compliance.
• Knowledge of the licensee's products, services and channels and their associated financial crime risks.