Compliance Officer

A professional within a financial institution or other regulated entity tasked with ensuring adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. Responsibilities typically include overseeing compliance programs, implementing controls, and fulfilling reporting obligations.

[
Code
AT0062
]
[
Name
Compliance Officer
]
[
Version
1.0
]
[
Category
Professional Services & Advisors
]
[
Created
2025-01-22
]
[
Modified
2025-04-02
]

Related Techniques

Compliance officers, when corrupted or complicit, can override or neglect standard AML protocols. They may:

  • Approve or ignore high-risk activities without conducting necessary diligence.
  • Suppress suspicious transaction reports or other red flags, enabling illicit proceeds to pass through internal controls.
  • Manipulate internal compliance records, concealing irregularities from broader oversight.