Manager – MLRO

Waystone

MLRO position managing compliance for UCITS and AIFMD investment funds at Waystone. Responsible for AML policies, reports, training, and liaising with stakeholders.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeDublin • 🇮🇪 IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

AML PoliciesAML Risk AssessmentsFinancial sanctions alertsSuspicious transaction investigationProject managementReportingTraining delivery

Soft Skills

Interpersonal skillsClient management skillsPresentation skillsCommunication skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsCritical thinkingAttention to detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional qualificationLCI designation

Industry Keywords

MLROUCITSAIFMDAML/CFTFunds industryRegulationBest practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Acting as MLRO to a portfolio of UCITS and AIFMD investment funds
Preparation and presentation of quarterly MLRO Reports to Fund Boards
Drafting & maintenance of AML Policies and AML Risk Assessments
Conducting annual on-site inspections at the fund Administrator, reporting findings to the board of directors and making recommendations as appropriate
Delivery of ongoing & annual AML training to the fund board of directors
Dealing with financial sanctions alerts and reporting as appropriate
Investigating potentially suspicious transactions and reporting to the authorities as appropriate
Liaising with external stakeholders on all AML/CFT matters
Ad-hoc responsibilities as delegated by the Head of MLRO or Senior Management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years industry experience
Self-starter with clarity of analysis and of expression, both written and oral
Excellent interpersonal and client management skills
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Experience presenting to senior management and/or board of directors
Experiencing of short-term project management, demonstrated achieving targets
Outstanding time management, organizational skills, oral/written communication skills, critical thinking and attention to detail is required
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment including reporting and providing support to various members of the team.
Experience working as an MLRO or similar role, particularly in the funds industry, preferred.
An internationally recognized professional third level qualification
Professional qualification and/or the LCI designation
Fluency in AML/CFT legislation/regulation/industry best practice as it applies to the funds industry.