MLRO (Crypto Compliance)

Location: London, UK — hybrid. Relocation available: no.

Company

hirify.global builds infrastructure for crypto, stablecoins, tokenized assets, and digital value movement, serving customers and ecosystem partners across regulated markets.

What you will do

• Serve as hirify.global UK's appointed Money Laundering Reporting Officer and hold the SMF17 Senior Management Function.
• Develop, implement, and enhance the UK AML/CTF framework, policies, and procedures.
• Lead suspicious activity investigations and reporting to the National Crime Agency through SARs.
• Own the UK CASS framework and controls for safeguarding client funds and assets.
• Deliver AML/CTF and CASS training and build a strong compliance culture across the business.
• Engage with the FCA, external auditors, global compliance, legal, and risk teams, and support the FSMA authorisation programme.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience as a registered MLRO or senior compliance officer in financial services, fintech, or crypto, with the ability to obtain FCA approval under SMF17.
• Deep knowledge of UK AML/CTF regulations, the wider UK regulatory landscape, and CASS rules.
• Experience engaging with regulators, drafting regulatory reports, and leading AML/CTF audits.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills across functions and geographies.
• Experience across multiple compliance disciplines and a strong interest in crypto, fintech, and financial inclusion.

Nice to have

• Experience at a cryptoasset or payments firm undergoing FCA registration or authorisation.
• Knowledge of FCA conduct, governance, or prudential requirements.
• Familiarity with Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, Travel Rule compliance, or similar tools.
• Experience with EEA MiCA, Jersey, or other VASP regimes.
• ICA Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering, ACAMS, equivalent certification, or previous FCA SMF experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with remote working options and a home office allowance.
• Equity package, performance-based equity bonus, and pension contributions from day one.
• Flexible time off, company-wide recharge periods, birthday leave, and enhanced parental leave.
• Private healthcare, wellness membership, commuter benefits, lunch credit, and remote working allowance.
• Annual training budget, development and mentorship programmes, AI tool access, and regular company offsites.