Senior MLRO & Financial Crime Compliance Leader (UK)

Ink Foundation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken is seeking an experienced MLRO to lead the financial crime compliance programmes across Payward Ltd and Payward Services Ltd, two FCA-regulated UK entities within the Kraken Group. This is a senior role with end-to-end responsibility for AML, CTF and sanctions controls.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership, oversee transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, customer due diligence, and regulatory liaison, and deliver board-ready reporting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in AML/CTF and financial crime compliance within a regulated financial services firm.
• Deep understanding of the UK Money Laundering Regulations, Proceeds of Crime Act, UK sanctions regime (OFSI).
• Proven track record of overseeing monitoring, screening, and due diligence systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AML/CTF and sanctions frameworks across Payward Ltd and Payward Services Ltd.
• Develop and maintain AML/CTF policies, controls and procedures to meet UK requirements.
• Oversee transaction monitoring, SAR reporting and regulatory liaison.
• Lead UK MLRO activities including monthly reviews of corporate clients and board reporting.
• Coordinate audits, regulatory reviews, and staff training on financial crime responsibilities.

Skills

AML/CTF expertise

Regulatory risk management

UK AML regulations

Stakeholder communication

Audit and reporting

Education

ACAMS certification

Bachelor’s in Finance/Law/Compliance

Tools

Transaction monitoring systems

Sanctions screening tools

Job description

Kraken is seeking an experienced MLRO to lead the financial crime compliance programmes across Payward Ltd and Payward Services Ltd, two FCA-regulated UK entities within the Kraken Group. This is a senior role with end-to-end responsibility for AML, CTF and sanctions controls.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership, oversee transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, customer due diligence, and regulatory liaison, and deliver board-ready reporting.