UK Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO / SMF17)

Birchlake Recruitment is partnering with a growing digital financial platform and payments business to appoint an experienced MLRO as it progresses through its FCA EMI authorisation journey.This is a key senior appointment within a start-up environment, combining responsibility for the firm's Financial Crime Framework with acting as the internal lead for the EMI authorisation process.Working alongside an external regulatory consultancy, you'll provide internal ownership, oversight and challenge, coordinate the application across the business and engage confidently with the FCA.We're looking for:Previous experience leading or playing a significant role in an EMI authorisationDemonstrable knowledge of the Electronic Money Regulations 20115+ years' Financial Crime/AML experience within UK Payments/E-MoneyPrevious MLRO or Deputy MLRO experienceStrong knowledge of AML/CTF, sanctions, transaction monitoring, SARs and Financial Crime frameworksExperience engaging directly with the FCAConfidence working with and constructively challenging senior management, the Board and external regulatory advisersThe opportunity:Competitive salary + equity£10,000 success bonus upon formal FCA authorisationRemote & flexible workingSignificant involvement in the FCA EMI authorisationOpportunity to build and shape the Financial Crime framework from the outsetHighly visible role with genuine influence as the business growsThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payments/E-Money Financial Crime professional looking to play a pivotal role in the development of a growing business.Interested? Apply today or contact Birchlake Recruitment for a confidential conversation.