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About the Role
As AML Compliance Manager and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for our UK regulated entity, you will play a key role in protecting customers, the business, and the integrity of financial services. You will lead the oversight of the UK financial crime framework across retail and digital business, working at the intersection of regulation, risk, and business decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of financial crime compliance, engage directly with regulators and senior stakeholders, and help shape the management of evolving AML, CTF, and sanctions risks.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the UK AML, CTF and sanctions compliance framework, including policies, controls, monitoring and governance arrangements.
- Provide oversight of suspicious activity reporting, including the outsourced SAR filing function, and act as a key point of contact for the National Crime Agency (NCA).
- Lead engagement with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), law enforcement, auditors and other relevant stakeholders on regulatory queries, examinations, inspections and remediation.
- Oversee customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), KYC standards, periodic reviews and ongoing monitoring controls.
- Assess financial crime risks and escalations and provide clear, risk-based advice to senior management, the Board and Compliance teams.
- Partner with global and regional teams to strengthen financial crime standards, drive remediation and respond to emerging regulatory requirements and risks.
- Promote a strong culture of compliance through guidance, training and awareness activities.
Requirements
- Significant AML / financial crime compliance experience within a regulated financial services environment.
- Strong working knowledge of UK AML, CTF and sanctions requirements, including KYC/CDD, suspicious activity reporting and financial crime controls.
- Experience engaging with regulators, law enforcement, auditors and senior stakeholders.
- Proven ability to assess complex financial crime and regulatory risks and make sound, risk-based decisions.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to provide effective challenge and clear advice across different levels of the organisation.
- Previous experience as an MLRO, Deputy MLRO or in a senior financial crime leadership role would be advantageous.
- A professional AML qualification, such as CAMS or equivalent, would be advantageous.
Location
- UK
Work Type
- HYBRID
Benefits
- Short-term incentives
- Multiple health insurance options
- Accident and life insurance
- Access to best-in-class development platforms
- 25 days annual leave
- 8 public holidays
- Comprehensive life & medical cover - including dependents
- Contributory pension plan
Equal Opportunity
- We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.