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Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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About the role:
The Deputy MLRO supports the MLRO in managing the financial crime compliance framework and acts as a key senior leader within the Financial Crime Compliance team. This role provides day-to-day oversight of AML operations and deputises for the MLRO where required, ensuring continuity of regulatory compliance and effective financial crime risk management.
What you will be doing:
Support the MLRO in the oversight, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the financial crime compliance programme.
Act as deputy to the MLRO, assuming responsibilities in their absence including engagement with regulators and internal leadership.
Oversee day-to-day financial crime compliance operations including training, communications, policy implementation, process enhancement and compliance, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, fraud management, investigations, and suspicious activity reporting processes.
Review and challenge SAR/STR decisions and ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Support the preparation of governance reports, risk assessments, and management information for senior stakeholders.
Assist in regulatory audits, inspections, and remediation activities.
Help maintain financial crime policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with FIS standards and regulatory obligations.
Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to operational teams and business stakeholders.
Promote a strong compliance culture across the organisation.
Contribute to risk assessments and monitoring of emerging financial crime risks.
What you bring:
Significant experience in AML, financial crime compliance, or regulatory compliance within wealth management and securities financial services.
Experience in a senior AML role (e.g., AML Manager, Financial Crime Manager, or similar), with exposure to MLRO-level responsibilities.
Strong understanding of AML/CFT/Sanctions/Fraud/Anti - Bribery regulations, including transaction monitoring, SAR reporting, and KYC frameworks.
Experience supporting regulatory interactions and audits is highly desirable.
Strong analytical and investigative skills, with attention to detail and sound judgment.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, regulated environment and manage competing priorities.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CGSS) preferred.
What we offer you:
A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities
A modern, international work environment and a dedicated and motivated team
A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities – FIS is your final career step!
A competitive salary and benefits
A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities
The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology
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Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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