Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (Deputy MLRO)

Our client is looking for a Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (Deputy MLRO).

Role Overview

An experienced and detail-oriented professional to act as the approved Deputy MLRO in line with FSC requirements.

Reporting to the MLRO/Compliance Officer, the successful candidate will support the firm's AML/CFT/PF framework, oversee compliance activities, and serve as the designated alternate in the MLRO's absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and monitoring of the firm's AML/CFT/PF compliance framework, internal controls, and quality assurance reviews.
• Review and update AML/CFT policies, procedures, and regulatory registers (PEPs, sanctions, suspicious activities).
• Conduct customer risk assessments, KYC reviews, Customer Due Diligence/Enhanced Due Diligence, and assess complex client onboarding cases.
• Monitor customer activities, investigate compliance alerts, perform sanctions and adverse media screening, and prepare Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) where required.
• Prepare regulatory reports, management information, and liaise with the FSC, FIU, auditors, and other regulatory bodies.
• Deliver AML/CFT training, provide compliance guidance to internal stakeholders, and foster a strong culture of compliance and ethical conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years experience in the financial industry.
• Strong understanding of Mauritius regulatory requirements, AML/CFT legislation
• Analytical and inquisitive mindset
• Resilient inder pressure
• Excellent communication skills