About the Client
Our client is a UK-based, FCA-regulated electronic money institution (EMI) offering seamless payment infrastructure for cross-border commerce. With a comprehensive approach to risk—from low to high—they enable businesses to manage payments efficiently and compliantly across local and international markets.
Role Overview
We are looking for a UK-based MLRO with strong expertise in anti-money laundering, risk management, and operational compliance. This role is critical to ensuring secure business growth by structuring robust AML/CTF and risk procedures from the ground up, maintaining regulatory relationships, and guiding cross-functional teams through compliant operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for the company regulated by FCA (UK)
- Lead the development and implementation of AML/CTF and risk management frameworks
- Build operational compliance processes in coordination with other departments
- Prepare and maintain internal policies aligned with UK and EU regulatory standards
- Communicate directly with the FCA, including managing audits and regulatory reporting
- Oversee risk assessments for clients, especially those in high-risk categories
- Support the business in scaling safely, balancing regulatory obligations with commercial needs
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an MLRO or similar role within the UK
- Deep understanding of UK and EU AML regulations and cross-border compliance
- Proven experience managing risk in the electronic money institution (EMI)
- Comfortable interacting with the regulator and ideally having established relationships.
- Right to live and work in the UK; current UK residency required
- Fluency in English, Russian - is a big plus
Key Soft Skills
- High level of self-organization and precision
- Strategic, systems-oriented thinking with hands-on execution
- Strong communicator with clarity and confidence
- Flexible, creative, and solution-focused mindset
- Business-aware and proactive in enabling secure growth
What We Offer
- Autonomy to design and implement systems from scratch
- Dynamic and growth-oriented work environment
- Fully remote role within the UK
- Competitive salary package
