Deputy MLRO

🚀 We’re hiring: Deputy MLRO / Senior AML & Financial Crime Professional (UK EMI)

A leading Electronic Money Institution (EMI) with a strong international presence is expanding its Financial Crime & Compliance function and is looking for an experienced Deputy MLRO to join the team.

🌍 About the company

The company is authorised by top-tier regulators including FCA (UK), FINTRAC (Canada), and MFSA (Malta) and operates across 140+ countries and 25+ industries.

Its single-platform solution offers multicurrency IBANs, merchant acquiring, and mass payouts, supporting seamless local and cross-border payments.

🔍 Your role

As Deputy MLRO, you will work closely with the MLRO and play a key role in strengthening the company’s AML/CTF framework, leading complex investigations, engaging with regulators, and shaping long-term financial crime strategy.

💼 Key responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the MLRO and support regulatory obligations under UK AML/CTF framework
• Lead complex investigations and manage internal & external SARs
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports (SARs to NCA, FCA returns, REP-CRIM, etc.)
• Enhance AML governance, policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Conduct enterprise-wide AML/CTF risk assessments
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders
• Support AML training, audits, and transaction monitoring effectiveness
• Contribute to board-level reporting and strategic initiatives

🧠 What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of AML / Compliance experience in EMI, fintech, PSP, or financial services
• Strong hands-on knowledge of UK AML regulations (MLR 2017, FCA Handbook, SYSC)
• Proven experience with CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, investigations, SARs
• Deep understanding of financial crime risks in digital payments & cross-border flows
• Excellent English communication skills + Ukrainian or Russian (Must)
• Ability to work independently and manage high-responsibility tasks
• Willingness to relocate to the UK and grow into a full MLRO role

⭐ Nice to have

• Previous experience as Deputy MLRO / MLRO
• Exposure to other regulators (FINTRAC, MFSA, AFM, CBUAE, DFSA)
• ACAMS / ICA or similar certifications
• Visa/Mastercard or acquiring experience
• Crypto or digital assets exposure
• Legal background

💡 Why join

• High-impact role in a regulated, international fintech
• Direct exposure to regulators and senior leadership
• Clear growth path to MLRO
• Complex, non-routine work in a fast-evolving payments environment