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Compliance Officer, AML

🏢 Meraki 📍 Glasgow, Scotland 💼 Full Time

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£25,000 - £46,000

£2,083 - £3,833 / mo

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Location Base

Glasgow, Scotland

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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Transatlantic Parity

1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Meraki Talent’s industry leading financial services client are looking for a Compliance Officer, AML

This is your chance to join a successful team where hard work is recognised.

Responsibilities of the Position:

Proven experience working in a financial crime prevention environment.
Execute the Financial Crime Compliance Assurance Plan within the required timescales and to the standards required under the FCC Assurance Methodology
Reviewing Risk MI packs
Proven experience working with AML Transaction Monitoring systems
Support the delivery and execution of the Risk Assurance and Compliance Monitoring Plan by conducting regular reviews across various areas of the business
Support the development and ongoing maintenance of the risk based FCC Assurance Plan and the FCC Assurance Methodology
Work with business managers to improve control effectiveness and agree any action required
An understanding of how AML policies and procedures are structured and implemented
Interpret and apply relevant regulatory guidance to the business areas and provide pragmatic alternative solutions and support to the business where standards are deemed to be `non-compliant
Assist other Monitoring Consultants in the delivery of their work.
Assist the Compliance Manager in development of the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan.
Interpret new regulations, undertake impact assessments and advise/support the business with implementation
Prepare updates to the Executive Management team on regulatory change affecting business processes

Background of the Position:

Legal background advantageous
Excellent knowledge and understanding of EU and UK financial crime framework, regulations, industry trends, best practice and guidance;
Experience in an assurance/risk management role with a Financial Crime focus;
A demonstrable understanding of Financial Crime systems and tools for Financial Crime Processes (i.e. Payment Screening, Customer Screening, Customer Due Diligence, Transactional Monitoring, Trade Finance);
Previous experience of working in a Financial Crime Team with an understanding of fraud, AML, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption (preferable).
Extensive experience in review/audit techniques - assessing regulatory requirements of the function being reviewed, scoping reviews, determining review approach and testing controls
Experience of supporting the delivery of risk-based Risk and Compliance monitoring plans
Experience of delivering high-quality outputs to a high level of consistency within a demanding environment
Enthusiastic and positive can-do attitude

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Location: Glasgow, Scotland

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Schedule: Full Time

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