Compliance Officer/MLRO

Our client, a privately owned provider of a select range of bespoke services, focussing on personalised fiduciary and advisory services, is looking for a. Compliance Officer / MLRO.

Responsibilities

• The Compliance Officer / MLRO is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s compliance framework and ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations and internal policies. The role involves monitoring compliance risks, overseeing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) controls, and ensuring that suspicious transactions are appropriately assessed and reported to the relevant authorities.
• The successful candidate will provide compliance support, maintain effective regulatory oversight and ensure continuity of compliance operations throughout the assignment.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidelines and internal policies.
• Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures and controls in line with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and risk assessments to identify potential gaps and areas of non-compliance.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise management on their potential impact on the business.
• Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, reporting and requests for information from relevant authorities.
• Provide compliance guidance and support to management and operational teams.
• Ensure that regulatory filings and compliance reports are completed and submitted within the required deadlines.

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT)

• Oversee the implementation and effectiveness of the organisation’s AML/CFT framework.
• Ensure appropriate customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures are followed.
• Review and monitor client risk assessments, customer profiles and ongoing transaction monitoring activities.
• Ensure that suspicious transactions or activities are investigated, documented and reported to the relevant authorities where required.
• Maintain appropriate records of suspicious transaction assessments and reporting.
• Monitor compliance with applicable sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEP) screening and other financial crime controls.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on AML/CFT obligations and suspicious activity identification.

MLRO Responsibilities

• Receive and assess internal suspicious transaction reports or referrals.
• Determine whether a suspicious transaction report (STR) should be submitted to the relevant authority, in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Ensure that external reporting is completed within the required timeframes.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate records of internal referrals, investigations and external reports.
• Act as the main point of contact for relevant financial intelligence and regulatory authorities on AML/CFT matters, where applicable.
• Escalate significant compliance and financial crime risks to senior management or the Board as appropriate.

Requirements

• Degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Proven experience in compliance and AML/CFT within the financial services sector.
• Previous experience as a Compliance Officer, MLRO or Deputy MLRO.
• Good knowledge of the applicable regulatory framework in Mauritius, including relevant Financial Services Commission (FSC) requirements and AML/CFT legislation.
• Experience with KYC/CDD, client risk assessments, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and AML/CFT requirements.
• Excellent analytical, investigative and risk-assessment skills.
• High level of integrity, independence and professional judgement.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise urgent matters and meet regulatory deadlines.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and deliver results within a short-term assignment.

Preferred

• Professional qualification or certification in compliance, AML/CFT or financial crime would be an advantage.
• Experience in a management company, trust company, fiduciary services provider or other regulated financial institution would be an advantage.

Compliance Officer/MLRO

Proactive Talent Solutions · Plaine-Wilhems, Mauritius · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-03

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