Money Laundering Reporting Officer – UK

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Act as the designated UK Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Nominated Officer for Crossmint's operations in the UK.

• Serve as the main liaison with the FCA, UK law enforcement agencies, Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs), banking partners, auditors, and other regulatory stakeholders.

• Oversee the compliance framework for UK AML/CTF, sanctions, fraud, and financial crime.

• Prepare and present MLRO Annual Reports, Board reports, risk assessments, governance documents, and updates on regulatory matters.

• Lead the creation and upkeep of UK-specific AML/CTF policies, procedures, and controls that align with Crossmint's global framework.

• Ensure adherence to relevant UK regulatory obligations, including the Money Laundering Regulations, Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), sanctions requirements, and broader FCA expectations.

• Monitor changes in UK and global regulations related to cryptoassets, stablecoins, payments, AI, and financial crime.

• Assist with regulatory examinations, audits, licensing processes, independent testing activities, and ongoing engagement with regulators.

• Support governance processes at the Board and senior management levels concerning AML/CTF, sanctions, fraud, and financial crime risk management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in senior AML/Financial Crime Compliance positions within regulated financial institutions, fintech companies, payment firms, cryptoasset businesses, or similar financial services organizations.

• Proven experience in roles with MLRO-level responsibilities in the United Kingdom.

• Comprehensive understanding of UK AML/CTF, sanctions, fraud, and financial crime regulatory frameworks.

• Experience interacting with regulators, auditors, banking partners, payment processors, and responding to law enforcement inquiries.

• Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems, blockchain analytics platforms, sanctions screening tools, and case management/investigative systems.

• Strong grasp of risk-based AML frameworks and the management of operational compliance programs.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced, and high-growth settings.

• Capability to work independently while effectively collaborating with distributed global teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored to technical, operational, and executive audiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Extensive access to cutting-edge AI tools and subscriptions, with a strong emphasis on integrating AI into daily operations.

• Biannual performance reviews that evaluate performance ratings, bonuses, and promotions, including salary adjustments in line with inflation and market trends.

• Stock options included in every full-time employment offer.

• Unlimited and flexible paid time off (PTO).

• Adaptable work schedule.

• Provision of a company laptop and an allowance for necessary home office equipment.

• Three company-sponsored off-site events each year.

• Local and flexible benefits.