AML/KYC Compliance Officer
Contract
Dublin - hybrid model
Fantastic opportunity to join one of our clients - a leader in the Banking industry.
In this role you will supporting and drive the KYC Policy- Strategic Change initiatives for our client. The role will play a pivotal part in assessing and driving forward strategic initiatives to modernize our KYC policy framework, ensuring alignment with our client long-term goals and compliance with evolving international AML regulations.
- Provide subject matter expertise in the interpretation of international AML regulations and KYC guidelines, ensuring KYC Policy framework complies with local - global standards while meeting evolving international financial crimes best practices.
- Conduct through legal research and analysis on international regulatory trends and emerging AML risks to provide clear, actionable advice around policy development.
- Partner with cross functional teams across first and second line to drive KYC transformations; leading review, simplification, and alignment of KYC policies vs procedures to reduce operational redundancies and enhance risk management practices.
- Manage efforts to automate the collection and integration of country specific KYC and AML requirements into a global framework, ensuring consistency and scalability.
- Manage projects and assist in the roadmap development of policy initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader KYC transformation agendas.
- Ability to develop and deliver high-quality presentation decks to communicate policy changes, strategic initiatives, and project updates.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvements, driving innovative thinking and risk-based compliance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or relevant experience
- 7/10 years of hands-on experience in Anti-Money Laundering with a focus on AML / KYC policy development and transformation within the financial services industry.
- Experience in change management and driving organizational change.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Legal background and relevant certifications (e.g. CAMS) are highly advantageous
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
