MLRO, UK

The role

The MLRO will lead financial crime compliance programmes for two FCA-regulated UK entities. This senior role involves end-to-end responsibility for AML, CTF, and sanctions controls.

What you will do

• Oversight of AML/CTF and sanctions compliance frameworks
• Develop, implement and maintain AML/CTF policies and controls
• Oversight of transaction monitoring, internal SAR and external SAR/DAML reporting
• Oversight of CDD, EDD, enhanced monitoring and sanctions screening
• Approve new high risk client relationships and periodic review outcomes
• Maintain and update business-wide financial crime risk assessments
• Provide expert advice on AML and sanctions compliance across the customer lifecycle
• Coordinate internal assurance activity and support external audits
• Deliver training and awareness programmes to staff
• Prepare regular reporting and MI for senior management and the board

Required qualifications

• Significant experience in AML/CTF and financial crime compliance within a regulated financial services firm
• Deep understanding of the UK Money Laundering Regulations, Proceeds of Crime Act, UK sanctions regime (OFSI), and relevant industry guidance
• Proven track record of operating or overseeing transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and customer due diligence systems
• Skilled in translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable policy and operational controls
• Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders and represent the firm in external engagements
• Proactive, detail-oriented and resilient

Nice to have

• Significant experience in AML/CTF and financial crime compliance within a regulated cryptoasset, e-money, or payments firm

Before you apply

• We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments

About the company

Payward is the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks. Kraken is a crypto platform trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions.