Head of AML / MLRO - Payments - Contract - URGENTMy client, a leading a payments giant is looking to hire a Head of AML / MLRO to work onsite in their Dublin office. This is anURGENTrequirement.Act as the MLRO/Head of AML and CTF for the firm, reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer.Responsibility for managing the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism ('AML/CFT') 2nd line of defence framework.Support any AML/CFT related queries from the Central Bank of Ireland, other regulatory bodies as appropriate or police requests as appropriate.Conduct a Business Risk Assessment,Develop and provide an annual MLRO report to the BoardDevelop, oversee and conduct, as appropriate, controls, monitoring and testing,Ensure provision of AML/CFT services to sister company are completed on time and to a high standardRemain current on the changing AML/CFT regulatory environment and provide proactive on-going consultancy and guidance to the business on the direct and indirect impact of incoming regulationsIndependently assess and determine appropriate resolution actions relating to AML/CFT matters arising from business queries, testing and monitoring results, or non-compliance with relevant policies and procedures.Timely escalation of concerns relating to the company's AML/CFT compliance obligations to the Senior Management Team, Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, Board of Directors or regulatory bodies as appropriate.Responsible for a team of direct reports which includes goal setting, career development, reviews and overall management of the compliance team and their delivery of the AML/CFT frameworkSupport the business in the evaluation of new business opportunities from an AML/CFT perspective