Head of AML/CFT, Group Financial Crime Compliance, Dublin

Role: Head of AML/CFT, Group Financial Crime Compliance

Location: Molesworth Street, Dublin 2.

This role is being offered on a permanent, full-time basis.

• Do you want to play a leading role in the global fight against serious organised crime, money laundering and terrorist financing?
• Are you someone with the skill and experience to lead a team of compliance professionals to navigate the complex and developing regulatory landscape relating to financial crime?
• Do you want a role that’s challenging, rewarding and all about keeping the Bank and its customers safe from the harm of financial crime?

About the Role:

• You will report directly to the Group Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) within Group Compliance.
• You will lead a well-resourced and seasoned  AML/CFT Compliance Team working in a dynamic and fast changing regulatory and operational environment.
• You will provide advice and guidance on complex and interesting matters where there are seldom easy answers.
• You will be part of a committed and collaborative team of Financial Crime fighters.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading a team of Compliance professionals responsible for providing policy advice and guidance to key business stakeholders on all AML/CFT related matters.
• Managing and maintaining key business relationships to ensure that business units know the AML/CFT risks and obligations they face.
• Directing and driving the AML/CFT compliance change agenda within the business through positive collaboration and effective check and challenge.
• Developing and maintaining an effective programmes for AML/CFT risk awareness, reporting and training across the Bank.
• Working closely with the MLRO in overseeing AML/CFT strategy within AIB and assisting in managing the Bank’s supervisory relationship with the Central Bank of Ireland and other competent authorities.
• Attending relevant industry fora relating to the management of AML/CFT risks and maintain and share understanding of industry best practice and trends in relation to AML/CFT matters nationally and internationally.

What you will bring:

• The right attitude. We want a team of financial crime thought leaders and people who are prepared to bring a fresh perspective to tackling the scourge of financial crime.
• At least 8 years’ experience within a Compliance, Legal or Control function, including at least 5 at managerial level.
• Proven experience of leading others and creating a positive environment that supports, motivates and inspires people to develop and deliver.
• Holder of a Professional Compliance Qualification and relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Accreditation and/or relevant qualification/professional membership (e.g. ACOI, ACAMS, Legal qualification).
• A strong technical understanding of current and emerging AML/CFT risks and practical experience of delivering and managing an effective AML control environment. Knowledge of applicable EU, UK and US Regulation also desirable.
• Sufficient knowledge of the economic sanctions regime, financial fraud, anti-bribery and corruption and cybersecurity/cybercrime issues to identify risks in common with the AML/CFT agenda.

Life at AIB

At AIB, we have a clear purpose - to back our customers to achieve their dreams and ambitions. We want to be at the heart of our customers’ financial lives by giving them an exceptional experience. That goes for our employees too. We are building a culture that breaks the conventions of what our customer and employees expect of a bank.

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live.  Our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.  More details on our hybrid working arrangements and expected office attendance for your role will be provided to you during the recruitment process.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We celebrate diversity and believe in a culture of inclusion where all our employees can succeed. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie.

If you feel you have what it takes, click apply and fill in the online application form. If you would like more information please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at careers@aib.ie

By when?  Closing date is Sunday 5th May 2024

Disclaimer:

Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.