Company
Electronic Money Institution
SeniorComplianceOfficer/MLRO
“Senior Compliance Officer / MLRO. Skills: Regulatory Compliance, Financial Crime Risk Management, Data Protection, MLRO, CRCO, DPO. Lead regulatory compliance, financial crime risk management, and data protection functions. Act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (CRCO), and Data Protection Officer (DPO)”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure full adherence to FCA regulations, UK GDPR, and global AML/CTF standards; Maintain a comprehensive Incidents Log to evaluate non-compliance risks; Manage data breach handling/notifications to the ICO; performance-based bonuses tied to Compliance KPIs
Industry & Context.
Risk-Based Decision Making: Ability to make critical decisions in high-pressure, complex regulatory scenarios; Analytical Excellence: ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable operational procedures
Successful candidates must pass enhanced background and credit checks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 5-7 years of senior compliance experience within a UK FCA-regulated financial institution (EMI, PI, or Bank), Deep technical knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, FCA Specialist Sourcebooks, and UK GDPR, Proven track record of interacting with the FCA/NCA and reporting directly to a Board of Directors, UK Residence is a must
Nice to Have
Professional certifications (CAMS, ICA, or CIPP/E) are highly desirable
What You'll Do.
Lead regulatory compliance
financial crime risk management
and data protection functions
Act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (CRCO)
and Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Ensure full adherence to FCA regulations
and global AML/CTF standards
Serve as the primary point of contact for the FCA
and law enforcement agencies
Monitor and analyze new regulatory developments and implement necessary changes
Provide strategic advice to the Executive Board and CEO on regulatory obligations
Prepare and submit regulatory reports and disclosures
Design and maintain the Enterprise-Wide Risk Management (ERM) program
Approve new products and initiatives
Oversee the AML/CTF framework
Act as the nominated officer for Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
Sign off on Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and onboarding decisions for high-risk customers
Oversee Transaction Monitoring system thresholds
Monitor adherence to the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
Maintain data protection records and conduct DPIAs
Lead the response to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)
Manage data breach handling/notifications
Review cross-border data transfers and conduct third-party audits
Deliver firm-wide training on compliance topics
Execute the Compliance Monitoring Plan
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Provide strategic advice to the Executive Board and CEO; Internal stakeholder management
Communication Scope
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for regulatory reporting and internal stakeholder management
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