AML Compliance Risk Management Officer
My client based in Dublin City Centre are currently on seeking an AML Compliance Risk Management Officer to join their team.
This is a daily rate contract.
Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite
Key Responsibilities
* Support development and execution of the global oversight framework, including drafting policies, standards, and procedures.
* Partner with Product Development, Payment Operations, and Technology teams to implement global payment transparency standards, including FATF-16/Funds Transfer regulatory requirements and local jurisdictional variations.
* Provide day-to-day guidance on payment transparency regulations for new products, services, client implementations, and processing activities.
* Analyze payment data and business-provided metrics; develop reports on transparency and related compliance risks; track issue escalation and corrective actions.
* Conduct proactive assessments of compliance with payment transparency requirements and coordinate remediation with relevant teams.
* Monitor regulatory changes, new laws, and internal policy updates to identify emerging risks.
* Develop solution approaches to compliance and control issues, balancing competing priorities and operational considerations.
* Contribute to the design and delivery of Global Funds Transfer–related training for Product, Operations, and Technology stakeholders.
* Support and oversee cross-functional AML initiatives, including leadership of project workstreams driven by regulatory or environmental changes.
* Collaborate with global partners—AML Technology, Monitoring Risk Management, and Operations—to mitigate AML and terrorist financing risks.
* Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the function.
Experience & Requirements
* Experience in AML compliance, risk management, or another control-oriented function within a medium or large financial institution.
* Strong background in payments and cash management, particularly within product management, development, operations, or technology.
* Demonstrated experience delivering data-driven initiatives.
* Proven ability to operate under tight regulatory or compliance-driven timelines.
* Solid knowledge of AML laws, regulations, and key risk areas (PEPs, Sanctions, AB&C, etc.).
* Understanding of payment industry trends, innovations, emerging risks, and regulatory drivers.
* Prior experience in compliance, legal, or audit functions, and familiarity with AML policies and procedures is an advantage.
* Track record of delivering results in a dynamic and innovative environment.
* Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and navigate complex matrix structures.
Preferred Skills
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to present detailed analysis and recommendations succinctly.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Hands-on experience with data analytics and visualization tools.
* Self-starter with strong initiative and ownership.
* Highly organized, efficient, and goal-driven.
* Positive, motivated, and collaborative team mindset.
* Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
* Strong judgment, analytical capability, and attention to detail.
* Commitment to teamwork and cooperative problem-solving.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline required.
* CAMS certification and/or an advanced degree (MS, JD, etc.) strongly preferred