MLRO
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Key details
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid level
- Function
- Legal & Compliance
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 22h ago
Skills
About the role
Sonata One is a rapidly scaling, regulated fund services and technology (fintech) business. We're The Private Funds Clearinghouse, connecting more than 53,000 investors with 6,500 funds and 180 fund managers around the globe. Our vision is to change the paradigm of private markets investing through harmonising the end-to-end investment process within one platform. Investors benefit from a seamless, one & done experience across the fund lifecycle (from fund selection and subscription through to settlement and reporting) underpinned by a globally compliant KYC passport and 24/5 support. Fund managers can raise capital faster at a lower cost from a wider pool of pre-approved investors. Founded in 2015, Sonata One has a presence in eight locations worldwide including the US, UK and Luxembourg, Guernsey, South Africa and Mauritius.
We operate as #OneGlobalThread in line with our values: We challenge the norm, we change the way we think and work, by connecting systems and people, while committing to our vision and each other. We are now looking to recruit an experienced MRLO to join our global team.
Position Overview:
Sonata One is seeking an experienced MLRO to ensure robust regulatory compliance across our operations and client mandates. This role is critical in strengthening our governance framework, managing regulatory relationships, and maintaining the highest standards of integrity.
You will act as a key compliance partner to the business, liaising with regulators, external agents, and internal stakeholders to ensure full adherence to Luxembourg requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure full compliance with Cayman Islands AML/CFT/CPF laws.
- Act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer & Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer appointed to client mandates.
- Implement and maintain AML/CFT/CPF policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Conduct regular risk assessments across clients and operational processes.
- Oversee ongoing monitoring and due diligence processes.
- Coordinate annual AML/CFT audits and internal reviews.
- Document findings and ensure timely remediation of issues.
- Serve as a compliance contact for internal teams, clients, and external agents.
- Provide guidance on regulatory requirements and emerging risks.
- Manage expectations and proactively address conflicts between compliance obligations and client needs.
- Identify enhancements to compliance frameworks and operational workflows.
- Contribute to process automation and adoption of digital AML tools.
- Support training initiatives and promote a strong compliance culture.
Experience Required:
- Strong knowledge of Cayman Island AML/CFT/CPF regulations.