Financial Crime Risk Lead & Deputy MLRO (Hybrid)

Modulr; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company is seeking a Head of Financial Crime Advisory to ensure compliance with AML and CTF regulations. You will support the business's growth while maintaining a safe environment, engage with key stakeholders, and lead compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong financial crime compliance experience, previously held a Deputy MLRO role, and is skilled in risk metrics and stakeholder engagement. Additionally, the position offers share options, a discretionary bonus, and extensive annual leave.

Benefits

Share options via a Company Share Option Plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Flexible benefits fund for health and wellness

Well-being app access

33 days annual leave plus extra fixed holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Company-wide collaborative events

Bike-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience operating as a Deputy MLRO or similar in a financial crime role.
• Ability to deliver assurance and advisory services in a regulated environment.
• Interest in broader risk frameworks beyond financial crime.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of regulatory changes affecting financial crime.
• Engage with regulators and law enforcement to ensure compliance.
• Design training programs to establish a culture against financial crime.
• Monitor KPIs and KRIs for compliance effectiveness.

Skills

Strong experience in financial crime compliance

Skilled in stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Collaborative problem-solving

Job description

A financial technology company is seeking a Head of Financial Crime Advisory to ensure compliance with AML and CTF regulations. You will support the business's growth while maintaining a safe environment, engage with key stakeholders, and lead compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong financial crime compliance experience, previously held a Deputy MLRO role, and is skilled in risk metrics and stakeholder engagement. Additionally, the position offers share options, a discretionary bonus, and extensive annual leave.