Head of Compliance and MLRO (London)

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Role – Head of Compliance and MLRO

Location – Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid 2 Days in the office)

Salary – Open to discuss

Head of Compliance & MLRO – UK (Payments/EMI)

Our client, a well-established player in the payments/e-money sector, is looking for a Head of Compliance and MLRO to join their leadership team in the UK. This is a strategic role focused on shaping the firm’s compliance framework and driving its financial crime prevention efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all Compliance and Financial Crime operations across UK and international offices
• Own the AML/CTF framework, fraud prevention controls, and regulatory reporting
• Maintain strong relationships with banking partners and regulators
• Oversee compliance monitoring, investigations, and reporting to senior stakeholders
• Manage and mentor compliance teams across jurisdictions
• Liaise with law enforcement and industry bodies to stay ahead of evolving threats

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Compliance Officer/MLRO in a UK Payments or EMI environment (EEA exposure is a plus)
• Solid knowledge of the UK regulatory landscape (MLRs, PSRs, EMRs) and SAR processes
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders at senior levels

• Seniority level
  Director

• Employment type
  Full-time

• Job function
  Legal and Finance

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