Our Compliance team is at the heart of what we do - making innovation possible while keeping the business protected, staying on top of regulations, and helping us build a strong, future-ready foundation.
Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer
This role is 4 days in the office and 1 day from home.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Deputy MLRO, you’ll play a critical role in protecting our business and customers by ensuring compliance with AML regulations and leading operational excellence in onboarding and monitoring. Your expertise and sound judgement will help us scale responsibly, manage regulatory risk and uphold the high standards we’re known for.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Onboard customers, carrying out KYC and AML compliance checks in line with the Company’s onboarding policies and procedures (all non-Financial Institution clients).
• Act as a point of escalation for high-risk clients.
• Oversee daily transaction monitoring and data validation.
• Investigate and review transactions that have exceeded set thresholds.
• Monitor transactions and KYC applications for unusual activity, investigate and create reports of suspicious activity and usage patterns.
• Assist with the Company’s regulatory and legal concerns and update internal policies and procedures.
• Liaise with IT, Support and White Label businesses to ensure Compliance procedures are followed, acting as a point of contact in cases of escalation.
• Managing a Team
Requirements:
● Proven experience as a Senior Compliance Officer or Compliance Manager (7-8 years).
● Experience in managing a team.
● Strong communication skills.
● Solid experience in risk management.
● Strong knowledge of legal requirements and controls (e.g. EU Money Laundering Directives).
● Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards.
● Excellent communication and organisational skills.
● Meticulous attention to detail.
● Risk Calibration for Transaction Monitoring and Onboarding systems.
● Experience in compliance systems implementation is a plus.
● Knowledge of Blockchain/Cryptocurrency field is a plus.
● A BSc/BA in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus.
● Professional certification (e.g. ICA) is a plus.
● Experience in a Fintech/EMI is a plus.
What We Offer You
We believe in rewarding great people with great benefits and an energising environment:
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Private health insurance (via Vitality)
• Pension contribution
• Deliveroo Lunch voucher for £15 per day in the office