Head of Compliance & MLRO

  • Taylor Root Dusseldorf
  • Dec 07, 2021
Full time Legal

Job Description

We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.



  • Maintain and update Compliance & AML policies
  • Work together with global Compliance team on Group Compliance topics
  • Maintain and update Compliance Monitoring Program and perform Compliance tests
  • Perform KYC checks
  • Draft regular Compliance and MLRO reports
  • Conduct Compliance and AML risk assessments
  • Develop a regulatory training schedule for staff and deliver staff updates when required, in conjunction with the Group Compliance team
  • Provide advice and support on Compliance related topics to the business
  • Work on regulatory changes projects
  • Assist with KYC queries from counterparties
  • Act as liaison with FCA and other relevant regulatory & enforcement bodies as appropriate and with Internal and External Audit
  • Take care of regulatory filings using the FCA's RegData and Connect systems
  • Take care of Compliance coverage of UK branch of foreign MiFID firm
  • Handling Corporate Secretarial Matters for UK legal entities
  • Working together with Global Legal function on corporate legal matters

  • Proven track record within Compliance gained within real estate asset management, compliance consultancy or FCA
  • Ability to implement solutions to address regulatory requirements
  • Sound knowledge of the FCA handbook
  • Experience of Compliance monitoring
  • Degree educated, ideally in law or accounting (or equivalent)
  • Understanding of corporate legal matters is of advantage
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • At least 3-5 years' experience in an FCA focussed Compliance role
  • Experience gained at an Asset Management firm, as a Compliance/Regulatory Consultant from law firm, Big4 or specialist firm, or at the FCA.