Were looking for a highly experienced reliable and integrity-driven Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join our team. You are someone who thrives in regulated fast-paced environments and is committed to ensuring our operations meet the highest standards of legal regulatory and ethical conduct. Youll be proactive analytical and confident in guiding teams and senior stakeholders through risk-aware decisions that protect our business our customers and our reputation.
Honesty and Trust are core to who we are. We expect transparent and truthful communication from all our team members.
Learning and Curiosity are essential for growth here. You bring fresh ideas creativity and a desire to develop daily absorbing knowledge from those around you.
Multilingual and Multilingual Even better. You embrace international collaboration and thrive in global environments. Bonus points if you have cross-border experience or fluency in multiple languages.
Position Overview
As a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) you will lead FasterPays financial crime compliance framework acting as the nominated officer and main liaison with regulators and authorities. You will oversee suspicious activity reporting AML/CTF and sanctions controls and risk assessments while providing assurance to the Board and promoting a strong culture of compliance across the organization.
What You Will Do
- Act as the Companys nominated officer in accordance with POCA the Terrorism Act the MLRs and relevant FCA requirements.
- Lead the receipt review and submission of SARs to the NCA.
- Oversee FasterPays AML/CTF and sanctions framework ensuring policies and procedures remain effective and up to date.
- Maintain and develop the Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) across clients products and jurisdictions.
- Provide regular reports and assurance to the Board on financial crime risks and controls.
- Supervise transaction monitoring sanctions/PEP screening and financial crime investigations.
- Deliver AML/CTF training and promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
- Manage AML/compliance staff in the second line of defense supporting their professional growth.
- Act as the main point of contact with the FCA NCA auditors and other authorities.
Skills & Competencies Required
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to assess complex risks and regulations.
- Exceptional integrity with the judgment to make independent decisions under pressure.
- Clear communicator able to explain regulatory requirements at all levels of the business.
- Confident leader capable of influencing senior stakeholders and driving compliance culture.
- Organized proactive and able to balance commercial and regulatory priorities.
Who Should Apply
- Bachelors degree or higher in Law Finance Business or related fields.
- Minimum of 57 years experience in AML/CTF compliance or financial crime prevention.
- Prior experience as an MLRO or senior AML/Compliance manager within financial services or fintech.
- Recognized compliance qualifications such as ICA Diploma ACAMS or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of UK AML/CTF legislation FCA Handbook JMLSG guidance and international standards (FATF Wolfsberg).
- Excellent communication skills in English both written and verbal
- Familiarity with the fintech ecosystem: PSPs digital wallets merchant tools or compliance platforms
- No restrictions on business travel.