External compliance / Money Laundering Reporting Officer
Core
Implement and maintain an effective compliance function for the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, ensuring regulatory compliance and reducing risk for regulated client entities.
Role type
Assistant Vice President - Money Laundering Reporting Officer / Compliance Officer
Builds
Compliance monitoring programs, risk assessments, and regulatory reports for client entities
Domain
Financial Services / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT)
Required skills
AML/CFT policy alignment, CDD testing, transaction monitoring, business risk assessment, regulatory liaison, audit assistance, team supervision, report preparation
Preferred skills
Knowledge of local regulatory landscapes (Mauritius), succession planning, cost driver identification, technology adaptation
Technologies
SharePoint, Citrix, Knowledge Academy
Responsibilities
Oversee compliance monitoring and conduct CDD/transaction monitoring; Prepare periodic reports for client boards; Monitor remedial actions for non-compliance; Ensure AML/CFT policy alignment and annual risk assessments; Assist in independent audits and regulatory inspections; Provide guidance on AML/CFT queries; Train and supervise junior staff; Liaise with local authorities (FSC/ROC/FIU); Update compliance registers and systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities