Head of Financial Crime / MLRO (FCA)

We are a leading trading platform that is expanding globally. Our top-rated products have won industry awards for their technology and client experience. We seek talented individuals to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

• is hiring a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) & Head of Financial Crime for our UK crypto business. This role is crucial under the UK's MLR2017 crypto registration framework. You will lead the AML/CTF and financial crime programs across all crypto services.

• Serve as the primary contact for the FCA regarding financial crime, overseeing AML/CTF controls, risk assessments, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting.

• This strategic yet hands-on role involves building and managing a scalable Financial Crime team, collaborating with senior stakeholders across Compliance, Legal, Product, and Tech.

Regulatory and MLRO accountabilities

• Act as the registered MLRO under MLR2017.
• Own the firm's AML/CTF framework, including policies, risk assessments, onboarding, monitoring, and escalation procedures.
• Maintain and update the BWRA and CRA, tailored to crypto risks.
• Oversee SAR reviews and submissions to the NCA, and manage internal governance reporting.
• Act as the FCA liaison for AML/CTF queries and reviews.
• Ensure CDD reliance on meets MLR2017 requirements.

Financial Crime oversight

• Lead the Financial Crime team, managing risks related to AML/CTF, sanctions, PEPs, fraud, and market abuse.
• Define and enforce crypto transaction monitoring rules using tools like Chainalysis or Crystal.
• Review high-risk clients and crypto transaction patterns.
• Manage escalation procedures and governance updates.
• Integrate financial crime risk management into product design and onboarding processes.
• Conduct financial crime training across the firm.

Requirements

• 5+ years as MLRO or Deputy MLRO in a UK cryptoasset firm, PSP, EMI, or investment firm with crypto exposure.
• Deep knowledge of UK MLR2017, FATF standards, JMLSG guidance, and FCA crypto registration.
• Experience with crypto AML tools like Chainalysis, Elliptic, Crystal.
• Proven SAR management and FCA/NCA engagement experience.
• Ability to draft and maintain BWRA, CRA, and AML/CTF policies for crypto activities.

Nice to have

• ICA Diploma in Financial Crime or AML, CAMS, CFCS or similar certification.
• Experience with API-based onboarding and CDD models.
• Familiarity with custodial wallet infrastructure, Fireblocks, and transaction flow design.
• Previous FCA approval for SMF17 (MLRO).
• Experience with cross-jurisdictional crypto compliance (MiCA, VARA) is a bonus.

What you will get in return

• Competitive salary reflecting your skills and talents.
• Work-life balance with flexible, hybrid work options.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employee referral program.
• Health and pension benefits.
• Remote work opportunities worldwide.
• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about.

Join us at the forefront of digital assets, advancing your career in a dynamic, rewarding environment with a talented team.