Senior Compliance Executive

About the role

The Senior Compliance Executive will support the MLRO and the broader Compliance Function, ensuring an effective AML/CFT/CPF and regulatory compliance framework. The role also acts as Deputy MLRO, stepping in for the MLRO when required.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining compliance and AML/CFT policies, procedures and controls.
• Conduct client onboarding reviews, including KYC, CDD, EDD, screening and risk assessments.
• Perform ongoing monitoring of client relationships and transactions to detect unusual or suspicious activity.
• Investigate potential compliance breaches and financial‑crime concerns, escalating where necessary.
• Prepare and submit regulatory returns, surveys and reports, and support inspections, audits and requests from authorities.
• Deliver AML/CFT training and promote a strong compliance culture across the business.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in compliance, AML/CFT, risk or financial crime within financial services.
• Sound knowledge of AML/CFT legislation, FSC rules, FIAMLA, FATF standards and sanctions requirements.
• Experience conducting KYC/CDD/EDD reviews and client risk assessments.
• Previous experience in a management company, trust company, fund administration or other regulated financial institution is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong analytical, investigative and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, report‑writing and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Sound judgement with a risk‑based decision‑making approach.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.