Head of Financial Crime & MLRO

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise emblématique dans le secteur des paiements et des échanges recherche un MLRO pour superviser son cadre de lutte contre la criminalité financière. Ce rôle comprend la direction de la conformité réglementaire et la gestion d'une équipe, tout en favorisant une culture de conformité au sein de l'organisation.

Qualifications

• Expérience antérieure en tant que SMF17 dans un cabinet financier similaire.
• Connaissance approfondie du paysage réglementaire pour les entreprises de paiements/FX.
• Expérience dans la gestion des projets de changement en matière de criminalité financière.

Responsibilities

• Assumer la responsabilité SMF17 pour l'entreprise.
• Surveiller le cadre de lutte contre la criminalité financière.
• Gérer une petite équipe et être le point d'escalade principal pour les alertes.

Skills

Communication efficace

Gestion des opérations

Culture de conformité

Job description

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Head of Financial Crime & MLRO, London (City of London)

Client:

Coopman Search and Selection | B Corp

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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2

Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Coopman Search & Selection has partnered with a leading player in the FX & Payments industry as they look for an MLRO to join the business. This role will oversee the UK business's Financial Crime framework, providing leadership and strategy to navigate Financial Crime and AML regulation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume SMF17 responsibility for the business, acting as the key contact with regulators for financial crime-related queries.
• Oversee the firm's entire Financial Crime framework related to AML, Sanctions, and other typologies.
• Review existing controls, policies, and procedures; lead external audits as needed.
• Support the business in achieving commercial goals, advising senior leadership and sales teams on regulatory obligations.
• Manage a small team of 1LoD and 2LoD colleagues; act as the main escalation point for SARs, alerts, and queries.

Core Competencies and Experience:

• Previously held the SMF17 role in a similar Financial Services firm.
• Strong knowledge of the regulatory landscape for Payments/FX firms.
• Experience managing financial crime change and transformation projects, as well as daily operations.
• Effective communication skills with stakeholders at all levels; promote a strong compliance culture.

Note: As a Certified B Corporation, we operate for good, valuing stakeholder interests and sustainability. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we foster professional growth and collaboration.