AML Compliance Officer

15 Month Contract | €30 - €40 Hourly Rate | Dublin City Centre (Hybrid)

Our client, a leading global financial services firm, are seeking to add an experience AML Compliance Officer to join their growing team based in their Dublin City Centre Head Office.

The successful candidate will play a key part in driving KYC Policy/Strategic Change initiatives within the business, with a particular focus on modernising the company's current policies to keep up with evolving international AML regulations.

The Role:

• 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.
• Ability to develop and deliver high-quality presentation decks to communicate policy changes, strategic initiatives, and project updates.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience with a focus on AML / KYC policy development and transformation within financial services industry.
• Strong research and writing skills with ability to articulate complex regulatory requirements into clear and concise policies. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead strategic initiatives and working with cross-functional teams. Experience in change management and driving organization change.
• Bachelor's degree; Advanced degree preferred.