Why You Need an Experienced MLRO & How to Support Them

Introduction

In today’s fast-changing regulatory environment, the role of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) has never been more crucial. Financial crime threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and sector-specific risks continue to evolve. Organisations across regulated industries — including financial services, legal, gaming, and real estate — must ensure their MLROs are not only well-versed in regulatory requirements but also experienced enough to make informed, timely, and risk-based decisions, with the ability to justify their actions when challenged.

In this webinar, expert speaker Mandy Hargun will share insights into what makes a high-performing MLRO. She will explore the skills, qualities, and experience needed to navigate today’s compliance challenges, and offer a practical roadmap for how organisations can support, empower, and develop the next generation of MLRO talent.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The role of the MLRO - expectations vs. reality
• Core duties under AML regulations
• Responsibilities that fall beyond the job description
• Common misconceptions and underestimated risks
• Why experience matters
• Decision making under pressure, on the spot (e.g., SARs, tipping off risks)
• Judgement in grey areas and emerging risks (crypto, etc.)
• Case examples - where inexperience led to poor outcomes
• Internal disruption and business continuity issues
• Sectoral demands, consideration of professional privilege, client onboarding risks, in real estate such as complex ownership structures, high value transactions

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Monday 10th November 2025

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