MLRO & AML Compliance Lead UK & EU

Yardi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yardi seeks an experienced Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead its AML/CTF program across the UK and EU. You will own risk assessments, KYC/CDD/EDD standards, and regulatory reporting while guiding a cross-border AML team, collaborating with senior management and the Board.

The role requires a deep understanding of UK/EU AML laws, regulator expectations, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or equivalent.
• Ten years of relevant AML/financial crime compliance experience.
• Five years in AML/financial crime compliance at a senior level.
• Strong knowledge of UK AML/CTF laws and regulatory expectations.
• Experience interacting with regulators, law enforcement, and senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading an AML team and developing risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain AML/CTF framework across UK and EU.
• Own and update money laundering/CTF risk assessments and KYC/CDD/EDD standards.
• Oversee monitoring, SARs/escalations, and regulatory reporting processes.
• Serve as primary contact for regulators and coordinate inquiries.
• Report AML risks and program effectiveness to senior management and Board.
• Manage an AML team in the UK and the Netherlands and coordinate activities across regions.

Skills

AML

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Leadership

UK/EU regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or equivalent

Job description

Yardi seeks an experienced Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead its AML/CTF program across the UK and EU. You will own risk assessments, KYC/CDD/EDD standards, and regulatory reporting while guiding a cross-border AML team, collaborating with senior management and the Board.

The role requires a deep understanding of UK/EU AML laws, regulator expectations, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical controls.