This is a senior leadership position responsible for heading the Compliance Function of the Paris Branch as we continue to grow our business in the region. The role holder will serve as both the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Local Compliance Officer (LCO), leading the branch’s Compliance team and ensuring the effective operation of all regulatory, financial crime, and conduct risk controls.
In this role, the individual will define and oversee a risk‑based monitoring programme, report control outcomes to Paris Management and SMBC EU Head of Compliance / co‑RCCOs, and promote a strong compliance culture across the branch. They will provide guidance, advice, and training to all staff to ensure consistent adherence to regulatory and internal requirements.
As MLRO, the role holder will be responsible for the prevention, detection, and reporting of Financial Crime within the branch, including sanctions compliance and the communication of Suspicious Activity Reports to the relevant public authorities. As LCO, they will ensure that all business conducted in France complies with applicable laws, regulations, and internal rules issued by the SMBC Group and SMBCE.
The role holder will maintain transparent and regular communication with public authorities, regulators, and supervisors on all Compliance matters, and will oversee the preparation and timely submission of all required external compliance reporting.
This role leads the Compliance Function and is a member of the CPD/E senior management team, contributing to departmental management, decision‑making, and strategic planning.
