Nominated Officer / MLRO / MLCO

1w1 week ago

Walkers

London, GB · Full-time · £120,000 – £180,000

About this role

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior compliance professional to join Walkers Professional Services (WPS). The role acts as Nominated Officer for UK operations and MLRO and Compliance Officer for Ireland operations. It has a functional reporting line to the Director of Compliance and lines into Senior Management in UK and Ireland.

The role ensures the AML/CTF/CPF and sanctions framework for UK and Ireland is effective, risk-based, and compliant. Responsibilities include overseeing policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, delivering periodic reporting and training, and defining monitoring plans. The successful candidate receives and assesses suspicious activity reports, externalising them as appropriate.

WPS is a dynamic, fast-growing provider of corporate, fiduciary, and regulatory services to private equity firms, hedge funds, and global institutions. With over 400 professionals across eight global locations, it combines private equity backing with Walkers' reputation for tech-enabled solutions. Staff collaborate on high-impact, cross-border projects with a blue-chip client base.

Join an empowered culture that values clarity, collaboration, and commerciality in a tech-enabled, client-centred environment. Backed by Vitruvian Partners and Walkers, WPS offers a growth platform for ambitious professionals. Make a real impact while achieving new career heights with global reach and deep local expertise.

Requirements

Experience as a senior compliance professional in AML/CTF/CPF and sanctions
Knowledge of UK MLRO responsibilities and Nominated Officer role under relevant regulations
Familiarity with Irish AML compliance requirements for financial services
Expertise in developing and maintaining AML policies and procedures
Proficiency in conducting business risk assessments and risk-based monitoring
Ability to handle suspicious activity reports and regulatory disclosures
Experience delivering AML training and reporting to senior management and boards

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain UK and Irish AML/CTF/CPF and sanctions policies and procedures in line with WPS policies and relevant laws and regulations
Ensure senior management and the Board are aware of their AML/CTF/CPF and sanctions obligations and support them in meeting those obligations
Work with the Director of Compliance to maintain the company's Business Risk Assessment (BRA), ensuring methodology and BRA remain current
Perform risk-based monitoring to ensure compliance with CDD, EDD, SARs procedures, and record keeping
Deliver AML/CTF/CPF and sanctions reporting to the Board and Group Compliance, escalating issues where required
Prepare and present AML/CTF/CPF and sanctions training and awareness programme to relevant staff
Receive and assess suspicious activity reports and externalise them as deemed appropriate
Conduct risk assessments and define monitoring plans for AML/CTF/CPF and sanctions compliance