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.
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.
