Compliance Manager & MLRO (UK and Ireland)

Location: Belfast, UK; hybrid working across the UK, Channel Islands and Ireland region

Company

hirify.global provides specialist, tech-enabled fund, corporate, capital markets, private client, regulatory and compliance services 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 compliance and financial crime frameworks across the Irish and UK businesses.
• Develop and deliver risk-based compliance monitoring programmes, including thematic reviews, control testing and follow-up actions.
• Advise senior management and business stakeholders on regulatory requirements and complex client relationships.
• Oversee client due diligence, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening and ongoing monitoring, including higher-risk clients, complex ownership structures and PEPs.
• Prepare Board and governance committee reports, support audits and regulatory inspections, and deliver compliance and AML training.

Requirements

• Significant experience in compliance, AML, financial crime or risk management within 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, CTF and sanctions regulations.
• Experience in financial services, corporate services, fiduciary services or another regulated sector.
• Experience reviewing complex corporate, trust and ownership structures, with strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working environment.
• Private pension plan and private medical insurance.
• Annual salary review.
• Culture focused on client centricity, ambition, agility, collaboration and ethical conduct.
• Opportunities to work with international clients, regulators, Boards and senior leadership.