[Hiring] Senior AML Compliance Officer @Provenance

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior AML Compliance Officer to support our MLRO/AML Officer Service Offering in Ireland and Cayman. The successful candidate will have gained significant experience in regulatory and compliance frameworks, and can demonstrate the skill, energy, and passion required to lead and enhance our AML Officer/MLRO services and processes. The candidate should also be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a suitably qualified MLRO/AML Officer to multiple traditional and digital asset funds, Securities Investment Business Act - Registered Persons (SIBA-RPs), and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), across Ireland and Cayman.
• Act as AML subject matter expert for clients and junior team members.
• Accountable for and actively participate in enhancement of the AML Officer workflows, control framework, and all internal and client-facing processes.
• Conduct requisite assessments – draft AML Business Risk assessments, reports, and present at Board meetings.
• Conduct annual review of the design and effectiveness of clients’ AML policy/procedures and supporting controls to ensure compliance with current regulations.
• Conduct annual testing of clients' outsourced counterparties, such as Fund Administrators.
• Scan and advise on regulatory developments, advise clients and the Boards of the respective entities.
• Act as the point of contact with local authorities and regulators if required.
• Assist with team management.
• Provide ongoing training and support to junior team members and peers.
• Provide leadership and actively coach/mentor junior team members.
• Report to senior management on key performance indicators.
• Attend networking events and build business relationships.
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes and report to the wider team.
• Take an active role in projects to enhance client delivery and increase efficiency.
• Ensure deadlines are met, pipelines are being sufficiently monitored and actioned, and client queries are attended to in a timely manner.
• Operate in a start-up environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Build out internal policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience within Financial Services, with at least 3 years' experience in a compliance or AML Officer/MLRO role, within the investment funds industry.
• Experience acting as MLRO/AMLCO for funds and investment firms.
• An ACAMS or ICA professional compliance qualification would be advantageous.
• Solid understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks in either Ireland or Cayman Islands; knowledge of both is a big plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Confident in working independently and remotely.

Requirements

• Business development experience (events, marketing, etc.) - nice to have, but not necessary.
• LLM/AI fluency.
• Digital Asset experience or interest.
• United States or UAE experience.

Benefits

• Full remote working environment.
• Competitive salary.
• A small team of very positive people.
• Possibility to travel to exotic places like Cayman Islands or South Africa.