Compliance Officer/MLRO

T-pro; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Cork is seeking a Compliance Officer to oversee the compliance program and act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in compliance within the financial sector, a strong understanding of AML/KYC regulations, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position is essential for effective governance and risk management within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Compliance or MLRO role in financial services.
• Experience with Fund Management Companies.
• Ability to explain complex regulatory issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Compliance in oversight of the compliance program.
• Conduct ongoing AML/KYC due diligence.
• Prepare Board Reports on Compliance.

Skills

AML/KYC regulations understanding

Compliance frameworks understanding

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Job description

Role Profile: Compliance Officer / MLRO

We are looking for a Compliance Officer to support the Head of Compliance in overseeing the Company's compliance program and to act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for client funds under management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, supporting employees in compliance matters, and maintaining internal compliance systems and registers. This position is crucial to the effective governance and risk management framework of the Company.

Role description and responsibility overview

• Support the Head of Compliance with timely and accurate inputs into the Company’s compliance program.
• Implement a risk-based compliance monitoring program.
• Conduct initial and ongoing AML/KYC due diligence on clients and client funds.
• Maintain internal logs and regulatory registers.
• Submit regulatory and statutory returns in a timely manner.
• Prepare Board Reports on Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering for the Board and for Client Fund Boards.
• Act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to funds managed by the Company.
• Present at Fund Board meetings as required.
• Review and update Company policies, procedures, and controls to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Support employees on AML and compliance-related matters across the business.
• Deliver employee compliance training and ensure company-wide understanding of compliance obligations.
• Collaborate closely with other departments for reporting, monitoring, and ad hoc compliance tasks.
• Carry out other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Compliance.

Candidate profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Compliance or MLRO role in the financial services sector Essential.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working for a Fund Management Company Essential.
• Strong understanding of AML/KYC regulations and compliance frameworks Essential.
• Strong understanding of both the UCITS and AIFMD regulatory regimes and common legal structures operating in Ireland, i.e. ICVC, ICAV, Unit Trust, ILP, etc Essential.
• Experience in new business onboardings, i.e. new fund launches, incoming change of service providers.
• Experience in preparing compliance reports and board documentation.
• Proficient in handling regulatory filings and maintaining compliance registers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to clearly explain complex regulatory issues to non-compliance colleagues and Board members.
• High degree of attention to detail, integrity, and professional ethics.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience with ISO standards and regulatory audits is a plus.
• Calm and focused under pressure.
• Delivers on commitments with a sense of urgency.
• Structured thinker who anticipates and solves problems.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and commercial awareness.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Financial Services, Funds and Trusts, and Investment Management

Our Values

• Clients First: we place clients first and commit to delivering excellent service and outcomes across all our activities. We are calm and focused under pressure, balancing long term outcomes with short term needs and seek to deliver on commitments with a sense of urgency.
• Intellectual Integrity: intellectual integrity is our true north and forms the nexus of our Values and Investment Principles. Our intellectual integrity means that EPIC is continually searching for the best talent, ideas, and opportunities for our clients. This has allowed EPIC to become a home for people, teams, and organisations who both share and help shape its world view
• Collegiate: our teams are collegiate, with co-operation and collaboration central to our approach. We seek to foster collaboration across our divisions, to unlocking the opportunities of the interconnections across our broad platform.