About Mabilla Energy & Metals Ltd
Mabilla Energy & Metals Ltd (Company No. 08181942) is a UK company operating two growing business streams: the international trade of gold and precious metals between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, and professional energy consultancy led by our Director, a chartered energy professional with over twenty years' experience across NEPA/PHCN, the UK's National Grid, and Siemens. We are based at North Westgate House, Harlow, Essex.
The role
You will establish and run our compliance and risk framework for a regulated UK precious-metals trading business: AML/KYC controls, transaction monitoring, regulatory horizon-scanning, and internal audit. This role is part of the company's planned second phase of growth, with an anticipated start in late 2026 or early 2027.
Key responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain an AML compliance framework appropriate to a UK metals trading company, including transaction monitoring and KYC onboarding for suppliers and buyers.
- Conduct risk assessments of trading activities, presenting findings and mitigations to the Director.
- Monitor changes to UK financial regulation, HMRC guidance on precious metals, and sector-specific AML rules.
- Maintain records in line with the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and Money Laundering Regulations 2017.
- Review and approve new supplier and buyer relationships from a compliance perspective, including enhanced due diligence on high-risk counterparties.
- Conduct periodic internal compliance audits and produce written audit reports.
What we are looking for (essential)
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Economics, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a compliance, risk, or financial crime role.
- Working knowledge of UK AML legislation (Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Money Laundering Regulations 2017) and related FCA/HMRC guidance.
- Experience conducting KYC/CDD/EDD reviews to an auditable standard.
- Strong report-writing skills.
Desirable
- ICA Certificate in AML, CISI Compliance qualification, or equivalent.
- Exposure to commodities trading, precious metals, or financial services.
- Experience of regulator-facing reporting (e.g. SARs to the NCA).
Salary and sponsorship
£38,100 – £48,200 per year, depending on experience and circumstances. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for suitably qualified candidates, subject to Home Office requirements. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of nationality or background; all applications are assessed against the same criteria.
How to apply
Apply via Indeed with an up-to-date CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a structured interview. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Pay: £38,100.00-£48,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- UK visa sponsorship
Work Location: In person
