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Head of Compliance & MLRO (SMF16 & SMF17)
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We're hiring an experienced Head of Compliance & MLRO (SMF16 & SMF17) in the UK
We're hiring an experienced Head of Compliance & MLRO (SMF16 & SMF17) in the UK to lead the Compliance and Financial Crime functions for an FCA-regulated Electronic Money Institution (EMI) and Cryptoasset Business.
What you'll do
- Act as the approved SMF16 & SMF17
- Lead the firm's Compliance and AML framework
- Own regulatory relationships with the FCA
- Oversee AML, CTF, sanctions, transaction monitoring, SARs, and financial crime investigations
- Ensure compliance with EMRs, PSRs, MLRs, and FCA requirements
- Lead regulatory authorisations, inspections, and remediation programmes
- Report directly to the Board and Executive Committee
- Build and lead a high-performing Compliance team
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What we're looking for
- Previous experience as an SMF16 and/or SMF17 in an FCA-regulated firm
- Strong experience within payments (EMI/PI) and cryptoassets
- Experience hands-on with MICA implementation
- Hands-on experience with FCA authorisations, regulatory engagement, and AML frameworks
- Deep knowledge of EMRs, PSRs, MLRs, safeguarding, Consumer Duty, Travel Rule, sanctions, and financial crime
- Experience with blockchain analytics tools (e.g. Chainalysis, TRM, Elliptic) is highly desirable
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive a culture of compliance
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