AML Compliance Officer

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a well-established and highly respected financial services organisation, who are seeking to appoint an Anti Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO) to join their Compliance team in Kilkenny.

This Anti Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO) role is a key appointment within the business, responsible for leading and enhancing the AML/CFT framework while supporting a strong compliance culture across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of Compliance, the AMLCO will play a central role in ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders and regulators.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to step into a visible, impactful role with strong stakeholder engagement and long-term career potential.

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1. Senior, high-impact Anti Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO) role
2. Kilkenny-based with hybrid working options
3. Strong governance exposure with direct senior stakeholder engagement

The Role:

• Lead and maintain the organisation’s AML/CFT framework
• Conduct and manage enterprise-wide AML/CFT risk assessments
• Oversee transaction monitoring and ongoing risk-based compliance programmes
• Ensure robust customer due diligence and onboarding processes
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance
• Manage Suspicious Transaction Reports and liaise with relevant authorities
• Prepare reports for senior management, committees, and board level
• Deliver AML/CFT training to promote a strong compliance culture
• Manage and update compliance policies and procedures
• Support audit processes and ensure timely implementation of recommendations
• Collaborate with internal teams including Risk, Audit, and Data Protection
• Engage with external stakeholders including regulators and auditors

The Person:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in AML/CFT, compliance, risk or audit within financial services
• Strong knowledge of AML legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Experience conducting risk assessments and compliance reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented with strong decision-making ability
• Relevant qualification in Compliance, Risk, Business, Law or similar

The Reward:

• Competitive salary (guide available on discussion)
• Hybrid working model
• Pension scheme
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to take ownership of a key compliance function
• Strong long-term career progression potential

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage:

For further information and to apply for this Anti Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO) role, please contact Connor Donaghy for a confidential discussion.

At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector expertise across Accountancy & Finance, Financial Services, Legal and more across the UK & Ireland. We pride ourselves on long-term relationships and helping professionals make the right career move.

Salary details are a guide and may vary depending on experience.