About Us

Acquarius is a licensed and regulated Trust and Corporate Service Provider based in Gibraltar. We support private clients, families, and corporate structures across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong emphasis on quality, governance, and long-term relationships.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to take ownership of our compliance and AML framework.

This is a senior, hands-on position combining:

• Strategic oversight of the compliance framework
• Statutory responsibility as MLRO
• Direct involvement in day-to-day compliance delivery

Unlike traditional roles, this position remains close to the detail, with responsibility for both execution and decision-making, while also shaping how the function evolves as the business grows.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

You will play a central role in ensuring that compliance is embedded across the business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as MLRO, including assessing and reporting suspicious activity
• Leading and delivering compliance and AML processes, including onboarding, reviews, and monitoring
• Maintaining and enhancing policies, procedures, and controls
• Providing clear reporting and insight to senior management and the Board
• Acting as a key point of contact with regulators and authorities
• Supporting the ongoing development and scaling of the compliance function

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who combines technical expertise with a practical, hands-on mindset, including:

• Significant experience in compliance and AML within a regulated financial services environment
• Experience as MLRO or Deputy MLRO
• Strong understanding of regulatory expectations and AML frameworks
• A willingness to work closely with operational detail, not just oversight
• The ability to exercise sound judgement and communicate clearly at senior level
• A proactive approach to improving processes and building capability over time

A recognised compliance or AML qualification (e.g. ICA, STEP, or equivalent) is a necessity.

Why Join Acquarius

• A senior, business-critical role with direct impact on strategy and operations
• The opportunity to shape and build a compliance function
• Close interaction with senior leadership and the Board
• A professional, collaborative environment focused on quality and long-term relationships

Closing Note

This role is ideal for someone who values substance over hierarchy — equally comfortable setting direction, exercising independent judgement, and delivering robust, regulator-defensible compliance in practice.

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Key Responsibilities:

·        Prime entry bookkeeping.

·        Purchase and sales ledger.

·        Generating and loading payment runs within a 4-eye process.

·        Bank account and other key reconciliations.

·        Maintenance and reconciliation of petty cash.

·        Bookkeeping through to Trial Balance.

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If you are:

·        Reliable.

·        Professional.

·        Adaptable.

·        Approachable.

·        Helpful.

·        And can build trust and confidence with clients and team members.

And have:

·        Demonstrable experience in practical client book keeping, accounting and financial management.

·        Strong communication skills with an enthusiastic personality.

·        Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Join Us!

·        Be part of a supportive and dynamic team.

·        Comprehensive training to help you excel in your role.

·        A chance to work with a reputable, fun, and forward-thinking Company.

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