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