Money Laundering Officer -EMI

City of London Permanent View Job Description
This is an Money Laundering Officer for a Venture Capitalist (VC) backed Electronic Money Institution (EMI) that is looking to obtain a license in the UK.
  • MLRO
  • payments, emi experience

About Our Client

Our client is a VC backed global Fintech that is setting up in the UK.They hold a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, constantly seeking to improve their services and maintain their position at the forefront of the industry.

Job Description

Be a key contributor in obtaining the firms EMI licence and leading the engagement with the regulator

Identify financial crime risks including money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing and design, implement, operate and improve controls

Perform risk assessments and ensure the business wide risk assessment is kept up to date

Oversee and conduct training programs on AML/CFT

Respond promptly to any queries from regulatory bodies.

Report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities.

Work cross functionally implement and operate controls, while leverage Global solutions

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience in a similar role in a fast growing 'Fintech' or 'Paytech'
  • Deep knowledge of UK financial regulations and general legal principles
  • Deep knowledge of card acquiring, card issuing and transaction account products and their operation
  • Appetite to work independently and collaborate with Global Risk & Compliance experts as well as externally with schemes, providers and regulators

What's on Offer

  • The opportunity to work at a Payment firm with a high growth plans in the UK
  • A challenging and rewarding role at senior level.
  • An opportunity to make significant contributions to the institution's growth and success.
Contact
Sumrana Saleem
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6569831
Phone number
+44 207 776 5973

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Compliance & Legal
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sumrana Saleem
Consultant phone
+44 207 776 5973
Job reference
JN-102024-6569831