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About the Role
You will serve as the appointed MLRO for the UK business and hold the SMF17 Senior Management Function. You will develop and improve AML/CTF and client asset protection frameworks, lead suspicious-activity investigations and reporting, deliver training, engage with regulators and auditors, and support FSMA authorisation activities.
Requirements
- At least 5 years in a registered MLRO or senior compliance officer role within financial services, fintech, or crypto
- Ability to be approved by the FCA under SMF17
- Deep understanding of UK AML/CTF regulations, the wider regulatory landscape, and CASS rules
- Experience engaging with regulators, drafting reports, and leading AML/CTF audits
- Leadership and communication skills
- Experience across multiple compliance disciplines
- Passion for crypto and fintech
Responsibilities
- Serve as the appointed MLRO for MoonPay UK and hold the SMF17 Senior Management Function
- Ensure compliance with the Proceeds of Crime Act, Money Laundering Regulations, and related UK legislation
- Develop, implement, and enhance UK AML/CTF frameworks, policies, and procedures
- Lead suspicious-activity reviews, investigations, and reporting to the National Crime Agency
- Own and maintain the client asset protection framework and safeguarding controls
- Deliver AML/CTF and CASS training across the business
- Partner with compliance, legal, and risk stakeholders across jurisdictions
- Engage with the FCA and external auditors on AML/CTF and CASS matters
- Contribute to FSMA authorisation submissions and documentation
- Take on additional compliance responsibilities as regulatory obligations develop
Benefits
- Equity package
- Pay-for-performance equity bonus
- Moonshot equity award
- Pension contributions from day one
- Employee referral program
- Flexible Time Off
- End-of-year recharge period
- Birthday leave
- Enhanced parental leave
- Hybrid working schedule
- Commuter benefits
- Private healthcare
- Wellhub wellness membership
- Enterprise AI-tool access
- Lunch credit for office days
- Home office setup allowance
- Remote working allowance
- Monthly product budget
- Zero-fee crypto transactions
- Annual training budget
- Regular remote company offsites
- UK EV Salary Sacrifice