MLRO - Banking - Frankfurt (m/f/d)

Overview:
Join a leading financial institution with a global presence and a strong commitment to building better financial futures. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, contributing to the integrity and compliance of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the MLRO function.
• Develop and maintain AML policies, procedures, and controls in line with regulatory requirements.
• Draft and update risk analyses related to money laundering, terrorist financing, and criminal activity.
• Conduct regular and ad-hoc monitoring activities, document findings, and ensure remediation of deficiencies.
• Oversee outsourced AML-related security measures.
• Advise internal departments on AML compliance and implementation of security measures.
• Support and develop MLRO team members and monitoring staff.
• Ensure reliability checks for new and existing employees.
• Monitor business relationships and transactions using appropriate systems.
• File suspicious activity reports with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and initiate criminal complaints when necessary.
• Design and deliver AML training programs for relevant staff.
• Act as the main contact for internal and external auditors on AML-related matters.
• Provide regular and ad-hoc reports to senior management and supervisory bodies.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering.

• Strong academic background, ideally with compliance or legal qualifications.

• Proven experience in implementing and managing AML monitoring systems.
• Native or near-native proficiency in German/English.