MLRO

MLRO – LondonThe OpportunityA growing financial services business is looking to appoint an experienced Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join its London-based team.The role will suit an experienced financial crime professional with a strong background across payments, FX and/or digital assets, who is comfortable operating at a senior level and taking ownership of the firm's AML and financial crime framework.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the firm's MLRO, overseeing AML and financial crime risk.Own and maintain the AML/CTF framework, policies and procedures.Provide effective second-line oversight and challenge.Oversee KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions and financial crime controls.Review and escalate suspicious activity and manage SARs.Provide AML and financial crime reporting to senior management.Keep the business up to date with regulatory developments.Work closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen the firm's financial crime framework.Experience RequiredPrevious experience as an MLRO, DMLRO or senior financial crime professional.Strong knowledge of UK AML/CTF requirements and FCA expectations.Experience across payments, FX, fintech and/or digital assets/crypto highly desirable.Strong understanding of KYC, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring and sanctions.Confident working with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.ICA, ACAMS or equivalent qualification advantageous.