The role
As the Head of Financial Crime & DMLRO, you will take a critical leadership role in protecting Dojo from financial crime risk. You will oversee the anti‑money laundering (AML), counter‑terrorist financing (CTF), anti‑bribery & corruption (ABC) and sanctions frameworks, ensuring compliance remains robust as the company scales. Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance / MLRO, you will collaborate with leadership and cross‑functional teams to proactively manage risk and drive control enhancements.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and mentor the Financial Crime teams, fostering a high‑performing and collaborative team culture.
- Act as deputy to the MLRO, taking on full responsibility and acting as the primary contact for financial crime matters in their absence.
- Own the development and continuous improvement of Dojo's financial crime compliance policies, procedures, and risk appetite.
- Oversee the end‑to‑end Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) process, ensuring timely and thorough investigation and reporting.
- Provide pragmatic, risk‑based guidance to product, technology, and operations teams on financial crime implications for new initiatives.
- Support the MLRO and Head of Compliance in managing regulatory interactions, information requests, and external audits.
Qualifications
- Extensive practical experience (ideally 5+ years) in financial crime compliance, preferably within e‑money, payments, or a fast‑paced fintech environment.
- A strong track record of leading and developing compliance or operational teams within a regulated financial services firm.
- Deep knowledge of UK financial crime laws and regulations (e.g., POCA, Money Laundering Regulations, JMLSG).
- An analytical and pragmatic mindset, able to simplify complex regulations and design practical, business‑focused solutions.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and foster alignment.
- A high degree of professional integrity, with a relevant qualification (e.g., ICA Diploma, ACAMS) being highly preferred.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
