Overview
In this senior standalone role, you will act as the nominated MLRO and FCA point of contact for financial crime, reporting to the CFO with direct exposure to the CEO and Board. You will own the firm’s AML/CTF, sanctions, and KYC/EDD framework, lead SAR/NCA submissions, and oversee monitoring systems and training. You’ll shape risk assessments, policies, and high‑risk relationships, delivering board-level reporting and strategic assurance. This is a mission-critical position for a growing international payments business.
Responsibilities
- Act as nominated MLRO and primary FCA contact on financial crime
- Manage internal SAR process, NCA submissions (including DAML) and law enforcement requests
- Own the firm-wide risk assessment and AML/CTF, Sanctions, PEP and ABC policies
- Set KYC/CDD/EDD standards and approve high-risk and PEP relationships
- Oversee sanctions screening, transaction monitoring and fraud controls
- Produce the Annual MLRO Report and regular Board reporting
- Deliver AML training and run assurance reviews
Key requirements
- MLRO or Deputy MLRO experience, ideally in payments, remittance, e-money or fintech
- 5+ years in a senior UK compliance role
- International experience essential; African markets exposure a plus
- Commercially minded, collaborative and comfortable working autonomously
- Commercially minded
- Collaborative
- Autonomous
- AML/CTF
- Sanctions
- KYC/CDD/EDD
MLRO in London employer: Broadgate Search
As a leading financial technology and information services business, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation packages, and the chance to work with top-tier clients in the financial services sector. Located in a vibrant area, we offer a stimulating environment where your contributions directly impact our growth and success.
