Jobs, fresher vacancy - Deputy MLRO - Fintech • UK

Company: Rosie's People

UK

Our client is a fast-paced fintech company, and they are seeking motivated candidates for an exciting new opportunity. The ideal candidate will be available to start relatively quickly, with the option to begin on a fractional basis before transitioning to full-time. We are looking for individuals who are ready to hit the ground running and bring their expertise to the role. They are looking for a proactive Deputy MLRO with hands-on experience, knowledge and exposure within a regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working within the FinTech industry and will play a pivotal role in fighting financial crime for an FCA-regulated scale-up. They're looking for a team player who can also work well under pressure and to deadlines. To be successful in this role, you will need to have excellent work ethics, be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, be collaborative and be able to pivot/adapt to changes. Bonus points if you possess a relevant Financial Crime-related qualification such as the CAMS certification or the ICA Diploma in AML/Financial Crime, or are working towards obtaining one. If you are passionate about fintech and thrive in fast-paced environments, with start-up/scale-up experience, then this could be the role for you. To streamline the shortlisting and selection process, we require candidates to provide their expected annual compensation figures and availability when applying. Please note that applications without this information will not be considered and will be rejected. We look forward to hearing from you! Responsibilities: Responsible for the end-to-end cardholder onboarding workflow including KYC due diligence, risk assessment and risk classification, and investigationsEnsure Compliance reporting to the FCA is adhered to on time & suspicious activity reports are filed with the NCAManage the Sanctions/PEP/Adverse Media screening program & the ongoing monitoring of business relationshipsMonitor payments transactions (Card, Bank, etc) for suspicious activity (Fraud, AML, TF)Write and maintain all relevant fraud, risk & compliance related policiesPrepare reports for regulatory bodies and the Board in the UKConduct internal AML training as requiredAct as the Deputy MLRO & manage a diverse Fraud, Risk & Compliance TeamEstablishing and maintaining relationships with peers and senior stakeholders of the business Requirements: Minimum of 5 years experience in a FCA compliance role at a Payment Institution or E-Money InstitutionKnowledge of payments, risks and UK/EU regulations (4/5MLD, JMLSG, FCA Handbook SYSC)Proven experience in the understanding and interpretation of regulation within the payment industry and the implementation of solutions to address regulatory requirementsIn-depth experience of monitoring and the ability to develop compliance monitoring programs and techniquesTechnical and practical expertise in money laundering & terrorist financing regulationsStrong oral and written communication skillsBe a self-starter and not shy to get your sleeves rolled upWork well under pressure, and manage different tasks at the same time, often meeting tight deadlinesPrevious people management experience