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Real trouble collaring junior funds processor (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

launderer

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'funds processor' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'real trouble collaring junior' is the wordplay.
'trouble' indicates anagramming the letters.
'collaring' indicates putting letters inside.
'junior' becomes 'under' (I've seen this in other clues).
'real' with letters rearranged gives 'laer'.
'laer' placed around 'under' is 'LAUNDERER'.

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(Other definitions for launderer that I've seen before include "Cleaner (of clothes, linen)" , "Washer" , "Money dealer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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