Chief MLRO & Financial Crime Leader

Kraken International; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken seeks an experienced MLRO to lead the financial crime compliance programmes across its UK entities. You will own the effectiveness of AML/CTF and sanctions controls, provide strategic and operational leadership, and oversee monitoring, reporting, and risk assessments for the business.

You will advise on risk treatment, coordinate audits, deliver staff training, and engage with regulators. A depth of UK regulatory knowledge and a proven ability to translate complex rules into actionable

Qualifications

• Significant AML/CTF and financial crime compliance experience in regulated financial services.
• Deep understanding of UK Money Laundering Regulations, Proceeds of Crime Act, UK sanctions regime (OFSI).
• Proven track record with transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and customer due diligence systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee AML/CTF and sanctions compliance frameworks across UK entities.
• Develop, implement and maintain AML/CTF policies, controls and procedures.
• Oversee transaction monitoring, SAR reporting, and CDD/EDD processes for the UK.
• Provide expert advice on AML/sanctions across the customer lifecycle (onboarding, reviews, investigations).
• Coordinate internal assurance activity and support regulatory audits and reviews.
• Lead UK MLRO monthly reviews of corporate clients and annual MLRO board report.

Skills

AML/CTF experience

Regulatory knowledge UK

Transaction monitoring

Sanctions screening

CDD/EDD processes

Job description

Kraken seeks an experienced MLRO to lead the financial crime compliance programmes across its UK entities. You will own the effectiveness of AML/CTF and sanctions controls, provide strategic and operational leadership, and oversee monitoring, reporting, and risk assessments for the business.

You will advise on risk treatment, coordinate audits, deliver staff training, and engage with regulators. A depth of UK regulatory knowledge and a proven ability to translate complex rules into actionable