Head of Financial Crime / MLRO (FCA)
Head of Financial Crime / MLRO (FCA)
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15-06-2025
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We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.
Responsibilities
- hiring a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) & Head of Financial Crime for our UK crypto business. This is a core function under the UKs MLR2017 crypto registration framework. Youll lead the AML/CTF and financial crime programme across all crypto services offered by the firm.1
- Youll act as the key point of contact for the FCA on all matters relating to financial crime and be responsible for the end-to-end design and ongoing ownership of our AML/CTF controls risk assessments transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting.
- This role is strategic but very much hands-on: youll build and manage a scalable Financial Crime function working closely with senior stakeholders across Compliance Legal Product and Tech.
Regulatory and MLRO accountabilities:
- Act as the registeredMLRO under MLR2017
- Own the firmsAML/CTF framework including internal policies business-wide risk assessments and procedures for onboarding monitoring and escalation.
- Maintain and continuously update theBWRA(Business-Wide Risk Assessment) andCRA(Customer Risk Assessment) tailored to cryptoasset-specific risks.
- Oversee internalSAR reviews and submissions to the NCA including post-filing engagement and internal governance reporting.
- Serve as themain FCA liaisonfor AML/CTF queries thematic reviews and supervisory meetings.
- EnsureCDD reliance on MLR2017 requirements including appropriate reliance agreements and control mapping.
Financial Crime oversight:
- Build and lead theFinancial Crime team managing general and crypto-specific risks including: AML/CTF sanctions PEPs transactional fraud on-chain activity market abuse (where relevant).
- Define and enforcecrypto transaction monitoring rulesusing tools like Chainalysis or Crystal. Approve rule thresholds tuning and alert review standards.
- Lead reviews ofhigh-risk clients and crypto transaction patterns including wallet behaviour geography and source of funds.
- Ownescalation proceduresand internal governance updates related to financial crime matters (e.g. weekly ML alerts report to ExCo quarterly risk committee updates).
- Integrate financial crime risk management intoproduct design crypto flow architecture and API-based onboardingwith .
- Oversee and conductfinancial crime trainingacross the firm -tailored by role and updated regularly.
Requirements
- 5 years of experience as MLRO or Deputy MLRO in a UK cryptoasset firm PSP EMI or investment firm with crypto exposure.
- Deep knowledge ofUK MLR2017 FATF standards JMLSG guidance and FCA crypto registration expectations.
- Hands-on experience withcrypto AML toolingand monitoring systems (Chainalysis Elliptic Crystal).
- Proven track record inSAR management and FCA/NCA engagement.
- Able to draft and maintainBWRA CRA and AML/CTF policiestailored to crypto activities.
Nice to have:
- ICA Diploma in Financial Crime or AML CAMS CFCS or equivalent certification.
- Experience operating withinAPI-reliant onboarding and CDD models.
- Familiarity withcustodial wallet infrastructure Fireblocks and transaction flow design.
- Previous approved by the FCA for SMF17 (MLRO)
- Exposure tocross-jurisdictional crypto compliance(MiCA VARA) is a bonus.
What you will get in return:
- Competitive Salary:We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
- Work-Life Harmony:Join a company that genuinely cares aboutyou -because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
- Annual Performance Bonus:Your hard work doesnt go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance.
- Generous Time Off:Need a breather Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
- Employee Referral Program:Love working here Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
- Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits:From medical insurance to pension plans weve got your back. Plus location-specific benefits andperks!
- Workation Wonderland:Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
- Volunteer Days:Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.
Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement propelling your career to new heights!Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent initiative and alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.
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