My client is a big player in the e-money fintech space, an FCA-regulated business which was established with a goal to deliver financial services on a white label basis.

Currently operating across the UK and EU markets, my client is looking for a UK MLRO which will report directly into the executive board and join the team in London.

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, and driven Money Laundering Reporting Officer, who will take charge of implementing the company’s compliance and risk management program.  The successful candidate will have strong experience in managing a compliance and risk management function within a regulated EMI or a financial institution regulated by the FCA.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory bodies and government agencies
• Manage the compliance and financial crimes program and Team dedicated to carrying out the day-to-day activities of the compliance program.
• Manage and carry out the risk management function in coordination with the business’s global enterprise risk management team.
• Provide remediation and mitigation plans, strategies and advice on potential emerging financial crime risks.
• Ensure all Regulatory Compliance and Financial Crime policies, risk assessments, procedures and supplementary documents for the business are reviewed on an annual basis and reflect the current regulatory landscape.
• Keep up to date with regulatory developments impacting the business

Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to comprehend risks associated with the issuance of electronic money and payments services.
• Demonstrated ability to break down complex propositions into straightforward solutions, and an understanding of core technologies utilized in our product.
• Minimal 5 years combined experience working in risk management, compliance and financial crimes functions within a regulated financial institution regulated by the CBI.
• At least 2 years of fintech experience, specifically in an EMI in MLRO or Deputy MLRO roles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of risk management frameworks.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge in financial crimes, in safeguarding of customer assets, consumer privacy laws or any other applicable consumer protection laws.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend risks associated with the issuance of electronic money and payments services.

 Please apply now and/or please reach out directly to Emily Ashley at e.ashley@hamlynwilliams.com with a CV.

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