MLRO / Compliance Officer — Seychelles FSA Securities Dealer

About the Role

HRFinEase is recruiting an MLRO / Compliance Officer for a Seychelles Financial Services Authority licensed Securities Dealer. The individual must meet FSA fit and proper requirements and have relevant financial services compliance experience. Seychelles-based or willing to relocate.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in AML/CFT compliance, financial crime, or regulatory compliance within a regulated financial institution — mandatory
• Relevant academic qualification — degree in law, finance, economics, accounting, or a related discipline — mandatory
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks applicable to securities dealers — FATF standards, Seychelles AML/CFT Act, FSA requirements
• Experience drafting and implementing AML/CFT policies, KYC/CDD procedures, transaction monitoring frameworks, and STR/SAR reporting processes
• Clean regulatory and criminal record — must pass Seychelles FSA fit and proper assessment
• Professional certifications preferred — ICA Diploma in Compliance, ACAMS, CAMS, or equivalent
• Fluent English — written and spoken — mandatory
• Based in Seychelles or willing to relocate to Mahé — this is a resident role
• Experience working with or for a securities dealer, forex broker, or investment firm under a regulated framework is a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Act as the designated Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Compliance Officer of the FSA licensed Securities Dealer entity
• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal controls in compliance with Seychelles FSA requirements and FATF standards
• Conduct and oversee customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing client monitoring
• File Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) with the Seychelles Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) where required
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the Seychelles Financial Services Authority on all compliance and AML/CFT matters
• Manage regulatory correspondence, supervisory reviews, and FSA on-site inspections
• Prepare and submit all required regulatory reports and filings to the FSA on time and in the required format
• Conduct AML/CFT risk assessments and maintain the company's risk assessment framework on an ongoing basis
• Deliver AML/CFT training to all staff on a regular basis
• Maintain accurate compliance records in line with FSA and Seychelles regulatory retention requirements
• Report directly to the Board of Directors on all compliance and AML/CFT matters
• Monitor regulatory developments in Seychelles and internationally — FATF, EU AML directives — and update the company's framework accordingly