MLRO - Fintech

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A scaling fintech company in the UK is seeking a skilled MLRO to oversee AML and CTF compliance. The ideal candidate will manage a range of responsibilities autonomously and lead internal audits while ensuring adherence to regulations. This role demands substantial experience in the financial crime sector, especially within a fintech context.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in financial crime, ideally in a fintech environment.
• Solid experience leading a financial crime function.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain AML/CTF policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure appropriate controls.
• Monitor and investigate suspicious transactions.

Skills

Financial crime expertise

Risk assessment

Leadership

Job description

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Job Overview:

I am looking for a MLRO to join a scaling up fintech company. Ideal candidate will be a hands-on and commercially minded individual who is ready to managing various responsibilities with a high degree of autonomy in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain AML/CTF policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure appropriate controls are in place.
• Monitor and investigate suspicious transactions, reporting findings to relevant authorities, including FCA.
• Prepare and submit FCA filings and MLRO reports.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on AML/CTF regulations and company policies.
• Lead internal audits and reviews to assess the effectiveness of AML/CTF controls and compliance framework.

Requirements:

• 8-15 years of experiences in financial crime, ideally working in fintech environment in the past 5 years.
• Solid experience leading a financial crime function, working closely with C-level and board members.