Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO) - £70k-£80k Hybrid - 3 Days in London Office Financial Services Industry - 2nd Line of Defence I am working with a growing, FCA-regulated financial services firm that's looking for a strong 2nd line of defence AML professional to step into a key Deputy MLRO role. This is an opportunity to take real ownership of the financial crime framework, working closely with the Head of Compliance & MLRO in a business that values expertise and autonomy. What's refreshing about this position is that it's not a crisis management role - the company is stable and compliant. Instead, the focus is on maintaining and strengthening AML processes , influencing stakeholders, and embedding best practice across the business. There are no direct reports , but there's a strong teaching and mentoring element, so you'll be helping colleagues understand and meet regulatory expectations. The Role Lead on AML policy and training initiatives Oversee transaction monitoring and SAR preparation Conduct AML risk assessments across products, services, and clients Act as the go-to SME for AML queries and regulatory engagement Prepare board and senior management reports, including the annual MLRO report The Ideal Candidate 7+ years in a 2nd line AML role within financial services Solid knowledge of JMLSG and FCA AML/CTF requirements Confident decision-maker who can work independently Excellent communicator who can influence and educate stakeholders Professional AML qualifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA) are a plus The Package £70k-£80k base salary Benefits include private medical, pension, health cash plan, enhanced parental leave, and more Hybrid working - 3 days in their central London office, 2 from home A collaborative environment with room to make the role your own If you're looking for a chance to own the financial crime agenda from a 2nd line perspective in a growing and supportive business, this is a role worth exploring.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO) - £70k-£80k Hybrid - 3 Days in London Office Financial Services Industry - 2nd Line of Defence I am working with a growing, FCA-regulated financial services firm that's looking for a strong 2nd line of defence AML professional to step into a key Deputy MLRO role. This is an opportunity to take real ownership of the financial crime framework, working closely with the Head of Compliance & MLRO in a business that values expertise and autonomy. What's refreshing about this position is that it's not a crisis management role - the company is stable and compliant. Instead, the focus is on maintaining and strengthening AML processes , influencing stakeholders, and embedding best practice across the business. There are no direct reports , but there's a strong teaching and mentoring element, so you'll be helping colleagues understand and meet regulatory expectations. The Role Lead on AML policy and training initiatives Oversee transaction monitoring and SAR preparation Conduct AML risk assessments across products, services, and clients Act as the go-to SME for AML queries and regulatory engagement Prepare board and senior management reports, including the annual MLRO report The Ideal Candidate 7+ years in a 2nd line AML role within financial services Solid knowledge of JMLSG and FCA AML/CTF requirements Confident decision-maker who can work independently Excellent communicator who can influence and educate stakeholders Professional AML qualifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA) are a plus The Package £70k-£80k base salary Benefits include private medical, pension, health cash plan, enhanced parental leave, and more Hybrid working - 3 days in their central London office, 2 from home A collaborative environment with room to make the role your own If you're looking for a chance to own the financial crime agenda from a 2nd line perspective in a growing and supportive business, this is a role worth exploring.
Banking - MANDARIN ESSENTIAL for this role PLEASE NOTE - This is a office based Monday to Friday 5 days per week Principal Purpose of the Job : Process payments/clearing, and queries related to clearing business, assist with reconciliations and settlements of treasury and loan business. Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities : Process all correspondence payment instructions received from both internal and external clients of the Bank including agent banks in SCMS. Apply sound knowledge of Faster Payment, CHAPS, SWIFT MT format messages and ISO20022 SWIFT XML format messages when processing payment instruction in SCMS and FOVA. Investigate correspondence payment queries and provide response succinctly and promptly. Actively monitor outstanding payment items and follow up with FCP Compliance Team on outstanding investigation. Engage and liaise with Nostro and Vostro Agent to address and resolve outstanding issues. Perform Vostro accounts opening and closing in system. Communicate with Head Office on any system upgrading and assist with improvement of new operation process. Input accounting journal entries including interest, fees and charges in FOVA. Maintain and report daily Nostro positions to Funds Position Keeper. Preparation of monthly and quarterly reports to Head Office, Agent banks and Management as well as ad-hoc reports. Maintenance of system parameter and static data and keep / file up to date records. Other Tasks : Provide cover for other staff members in the Treasury Settlement, Loan and Reconciliation teams as and when required. Remain vigilant regarding AML rules and procedures during routine working; all the CDD and AML checking in trade services and other product lines as required by the Bank's policy. Keep all AML check evidence for audit trail purpose. Must report / escalate to MLRO for potential positive hit or suspicious transaction in accordance with the Bank's AML policy. Conduct daily basic CASS review operation in accordance with established "policies' For more details and information regarding this role, please speak to Michelle Ings , Exectec Solutions, part of the HRGO group London office on (phone number removed) Email - (url removed)
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Banking - MANDARIN ESSENTIAL for this role PLEASE NOTE - This is a office based Monday to Friday 5 days per week Principal Purpose of the Job : Process payments/clearing, and queries related to clearing business, assist with reconciliations and settlements of treasury and loan business. Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities : Process all correspondence payment instructions received from both internal and external clients of the Bank including agent banks in SCMS. Apply sound knowledge of Faster Payment, CHAPS, SWIFT MT format messages and ISO20022 SWIFT XML format messages when processing payment instruction in SCMS and FOVA. Investigate correspondence payment queries and provide response succinctly and promptly. Actively monitor outstanding payment items and follow up with FCP Compliance Team on outstanding investigation. Engage and liaise with Nostro and Vostro Agent to address and resolve outstanding issues. Perform Vostro accounts opening and closing in system. Communicate with Head Office on any system upgrading and assist with improvement of new operation process. Input accounting journal entries including interest, fees and charges in FOVA. Maintain and report daily Nostro positions to Funds Position Keeper. Preparation of monthly and quarterly reports to Head Office, Agent banks and Management as well as ad-hoc reports. Maintenance of system parameter and static data and keep / file up to date records. Other Tasks : Provide cover for other staff members in the Treasury Settlement, Loan and Reconciliation teams as and when required. Remain vigilant regarding AML rules and procedures during routine working; all the CDD and AML checking in trade services and other product lines as required by the Bank's policy. Keep all AML check evidence for audit trail purpose. Must report / escalate to MLRO for potential positive hit or suspicious transaction in accordance with the Bank's AML policy. Conduct daily basic CASS review operation in accordance with established "policies' For more details and information regarding this role, please speak to Michelle Ings , Exectec Solutions, part of the HRGO group London office on (phone number removed) Email - (url removed)
Head of Compliance - EMI FinTech (Fully Remote, £90-105k + benefits) We're working with a fast-growing FinTech operating a Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) model under its EMI licence . With strong distributor and agent relationships, they're now looking for their first Head of Compliance to take ownership of the compliance and financial crime agenda as the business scales.You'll be leading and developing the existing fraud team, while taking responsibility for both regulatory compliance (safeguarding, Consumer Duty, operational resilience, outsourcing, complaints, governance, policies, reporting etc) and financial crime oversight (AML, fraud, monitoring, frameworks).A background in working with agents/distributors under an EMI licence will be highly beneficial, as will experience reviewing contractual agreements and engaging directly with the regulator.The role offers plenty of scope, from day-one ownership and board-level interaction, through to the opportunity to step into the MLRO position as the company matures. What's on offer: £90-105k+ base + benefits Fully remote working in the UK Growth environment with a high level of influence and visibility Opportunity to shape compliance and financial crime strategy This would suit someone who enjoys working in an evolving environment, has solid regulatory and financial crime knowledge, and wants to play a key role in the next stage of growth.If you're an experiences EMI / Payments Head of Compliance looking for a fully remote, high-impact role where you can make your mark, I'd love to hear from you, so apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Head of Compliance - EMI FinTech (Fully Remote, £90-105k + benefits) We're working with a fast-growing FinTech operating a Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) model under its EMI licence . With strong distributor and agent relationships, they're now looking for their first Head of Compliance to take ownership of the compliance and financial crime agenda as the business scales.You'll be leading and developing the existing fraud team, while taking responsibility for both regulatory compliance (safeguarding, Consumer Duty, operational resilience, outsourcing, complaints, governance, policies, reporting etc) and financial crime oversight (AML, fraud, monitoring, frameworks).A background in working with agents/distributors under an EMI licence will be highly beneficial, as will experience reviewing contractual agreements and engaging directly with the regulator.The role offers plenty of scope, from day-one ownership and board-level interaction, through to the opportunity to step into the MLRO position as the company matures. What's on offer: £90-105k+ base + benefits Fully remote working in the UK Growth environment with a high level of influence and visibility Opportunity to shape compliance and financial crime strategy This would suit someone who enjoys working in an evolving environment, has solid regulatory and financial crime knowledge, and wants to play a key role in the next stage of growth.If you're an experiences EMI / Payments Head of Compliance looking for a fully remote, high-impact role where you can make your mark, I'd love to hear from you, so apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.
