Compliance Manager & MLRO (UK and Ireland)

Location: Belfast, UK; hybrid working. The role covers the UK, Channel Islands and Ireland, with Belfast as the jurisdiction.

Company

hirify.global provides fund services, corporate services, capital markets, private client, regulatory and compliance solutions to global clients.

What you will do

• Act as the designated MLRO for the Irish trust and company service provider business and oversee AML and financial crime matters.
• Lead the compliance and financial crime framework across the Irish and UK businesses.
• Develop and deliver risk-based compliance monitoring programmes and provide regulatory advice to senior stakeholders.
• Oversee client due diligence, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening and ongoing monitoring.
• Review higher-risk relationships involving complex ownership structures and politically exposed persons.
• Prepare Board and governance reports, support inspections and remediation, deliver training, and build relationships with regulators.

Requirements

• Significant compliance, AML, financial crime or risk management experience in a regulated environment.
• Previous experience as an MLRO, Deputy MLRO, Compliance Officer or in a similar senior compliance role.
• Strong knowledge of Irish, UK and EU AML, counter-terrorist financing and sanctions regulations.
• Experience in financial services, corporate services, fiduciary services or another regulated sector.
• Experience with compliance monitoring, regulatory change, financial crime frameworks, and complex corporate or trust structures.
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Recognised Compliance or AML qualification such as ACOI, ICA or CAMS.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model.
• Private pension plan.
• Private medical insurance.
• Annual salary review.
• Collaborative, ethical and client-focused working environment.