Money Laundering Reporting Officer

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

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding forex company as a Money Laundering Reporting Officer, where you'll lead compliance efforts in mitigating financial crime risks. This senior role requires extensive experience in compliance leadership and an understanding of UK anti-financial crime regulations. If you're looking to make an impact in a global framework and guide the compliance agenda, apply now for this rare opportunity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a compliance leadership role, ideally within financial or fintech sectors.
• Strong understanding of UK anti-financial crime regulations.
• Proven track record in leading compliance agendas.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison with supervisory authorities.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities in operational processes and advise on strategies.
• Maintain a comprehensive AML framework and ensure effective monitoring systems.

Skills

Compliance leadership

UK anti-financial crime regulations

Onboarding, KYC, and Transaction Monitoring

Anti-Money Laundering programmes

Job description

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Client:

Synapri

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) required to join a scaling forex company specialising in global currency exchange who are looking for an experienced professional to strengthen their compliance division. This senior role plays an integral part in guiding the organisation’s strategy to mitigate financial crime risks and uphold the highest standards of regulatory integrity.

The MLRO will serve as the primary liaison with supervisory authorities and investigative bodies, overseeing the establishment and continual refinement of internal safeguards against money laundering and terrorist financing. They will be accountable for ensuring the firm’s policies reflect current regulatory requirements and that these are effectively communicated and embedded across the business. The role also involves leading the firm’s internal training on compliance matters, ensuring that all staff are equipped with a clear understanding of their responsibilities. Working cross-functionally, the MLRO will evaluate potential vulnerabilities in operational processes, advise on risk mitigation strategies, and ensure that due diligence and monitoring systems remain responsive to both new and ongoing threats. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a comprehensive AML framework, oversee the day-to-day operation of KYC and monitoring systems, and ensure swift action is taken in response to any concerns. They will also provide senior management with insights into risk exposure, assist in preparing reports, and support strategic decision-making with a clear compliance perspective.

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience in a compliance leadership role, ideally within the financial or fintech sector.
• Strong understanding of UK anti-financial crime regulations and risk frameworks.
• Experience of Onboarding, KYC and Transaction Monitoring platforms
• Experience owning Anti-Money Laundering or Counter-Terrorist Finance programmes

This is a rare chance to lead the compliance agenda at a rapidly expanding forex firm with international reach. Apply now to be considered!