Global MLRO & FinCrime Lead (AML/ATF)

Revolut; Canada; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolut in Canada is seeking a seasoned Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead our AML/FinCrime framework and ensure regulatory compliance across the business. You will oversee risk identification, policies, and reporting to regulators, coordinating with global FinCrime teams to keep controls effective.

The role requires 10+ years in AML/ATF within regulated financial institutions, strong leadership, and proven experience with regulators and law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law, finance, accounting, economics, or risk management.
• 10+ years in AML/ATF, financial crime compliance, or regulatory risk within a regulated financial institution.
• Leadership experience in AML (MLRO, Deputy MLRO, Head of AML, or equivalent) in a regulated financial institution.
• Experience acting as primary point of contact with regulators and law enforcement.
• Knowledge of best practise in financial services regulation, fraud detection methodologies, and emerging practices in financial crime and money laundering typologies.
• English proficiency to liaise with global teams and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Define, manage and document the AML/FinCrime program.
• Coordinate with global FinCrime function and senior managers to identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory risks.
• Define identification and verification standards for customer take-on and AML compliance.
• Manage the suspicious activity reporting process, internally and externally.
• Communicate with staff to ensure understanding of Revolut policies and procedures.
• Escalate suspicious activity to regulators and law enforcement as required.
• Respond to inquiries from law enforcement in a timely manner.
• Liaise with local authorities and manage filings to the local unit for investigations.
• Support the business on regulatory aspects when launching new features.
• Collaborate with internal compliance to mitigate regulatory risks and provide recommendations.
• Maintain AML/ATF and sanctions compliance framework per Canadian FINTRAC requirements.

Skills

AML/ATF

Regulatory risk

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in law/finance

Job description

Revolut in Canada is seeking a seasoned Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead our AML/FinCrime framework and ensure regulatory compliance across the business. You will oversee risk identification, policies, and reporting to regulators, coordinating with global FinCrime teams to keep controls effective.

The role requires 10+ years in AML/ATF within regulated financial institutions, strong leadership, and proven experience with regulators and law enforcement.