AAA Global
MLRO & Compliance Officer (UK)
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Lead MLRO & Compliance Officer (UK)
Location: UK (Remote)
Our client, an international financial services and digital assets business, is seeking an experienced MLRO & Compliance Officer to lead the development of its UK compliance framework as it continues to expand its regulated operations.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone with strong FCA regulatory expertise who enjoys building compliance functions, engaging with regulators, and partnering with the business to support sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead UK compliance and financial crime initiatives, including regulatory authorisation activities.
- Develop and maintain AML, sanctions, and broader compliance frameworks.
- Design policies, governance, monitoring, and risk management processes aligned with FCA expectations.
- Advise senior stakeholders on UK regulatory requirements and emerging compliance risks.
- Work closely with Legal, Risk, Product, and Operations teams to embed compliance across the business.
- Act as the proposed MLRO and Compliance Officer for the UK entity, subject to regulatory approval.
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Requirements
- 15+ years' compliance and financial crime experience within FCA-regulated financial services.
- Previous experience holding SMF16, SMF17, or an equivalent senior compliance role.
- Strong experience working directly with UK regulators and leading regulatory authorisation or licensing projects.
- Proven digital assets experience, with exposure to crypto, Web3, DeFi, or related markets.
- Excellent understanding of UK AML, sanctions, and regulatory governance requirements.
- Commercial, hands-on approach with the ability to build compliance functions from the ground up.
- Degree educated; legal qualifications are advantageous.
- Experience leveraging AI or technology to enhance compliance processes is a plus.
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Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a high-growth organisation at a pivotal stage of its UK expansion, with the chance to shape the compliance function from the ground up while working alongside an experienced international leadership team.
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