Deputy MLRO & AML Compliance Lead for FinTech

The Fca; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A London-based FCA-regulated payments FinTech is seeking an experienced Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO) for maternity cover. This critical role supports the MLRO in ensuring compliance with UK AML/CTF regulations and the firm's financial crime frameworks. Responsibilities include acting as Deputy, overseeing customer due diligence processes, and supporting audits. Candidates should have a strong background in payments, solid UK AML knowledge, and experience in a high-growth FinTech. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DMLRO, AML Manager, or senior AML/Financial Crime professional within an FCA-regulated firm.
• Solid working knowledge of UK AML regulations, JMLSG guidance, POCA, MLRs, and sanctions regimes.
• Previous experience in a scale-up or high-growth FinTech environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as Deputy to the MLRO, supporting day-to-day AML/CTF operations.
• Assist in the oversight and maintenance of the firm's AML, CTF, sanctions, and financial crime frameworks.
• Review and assess suspicious activity, including investigation and escalation of SARs.

Skills

Strong background in payments, e-money, PSPs, or FinTech

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Comfortable working with transaction monitoring systems and AML tooling

Experience reviewing and escalating SARs

Ability to operate independently while supporting a regulated senior function

Education

AML or financial crime qualifications (ICA, ACAMS, or similar)

Job description

A London-based FCA-regulated payments FinTech is seeking an experienced Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO) for maternity cover. This critical role supports the MLRO in ensuring compliance with UK AML/CTF regulations and the firm's financial crime frameworks. Responsibilities include acting as Deputy, overseeing customer due diligence processes, and supporting audits. Candidates should have a strong background in payments, solid UK AML knowledge, and experience in a high-growth FinTech. Hybrid working is offered.