UK Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) (Fintech)

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £90,000–£125,000 per year

Company

hirify.global builds financial infrastructure and technology for payments, cards, lending, and digital asset products used by fintechs, enterprises, and other financial services companies.

What you will do

• Serve as the FCA-approved MLRO under SM&CR and perform the SMF17 function.
• Own the UK AML/CTF compliance program, including policies, procedures, and controls.
• File Suspicious Activity Reports with the NCA and manage the UK SAR regime and consent processes.
• Oversee transaction monitoring and sanctions screening operations.
• Manage customer risk assessments, including KYB and KYCC for fintech clients.
• Conduct internal investigations, AML training, annual risk assessments, board reporting, and regulatory engagement with the FCA and JMLIT.

Requirements

• 8+ years of UK AML or financial crime experience.
• FCA MLRO approval or prior SM&CR-approved-person status.
• CAMS or ICA MLRO Diploma required.
• Strong knowledge of the UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and SAR filing through the NCA SARs Online system.
• Experience with the UK sanctions regime, including OFSI, and payments, fintech, or banking environments.
• Prior MLRO or Deputy MLRO experience, including BIN sponsorship AML requirements and FCA skilled person reviews under Section 166.

Culture & Benefits

• Work focused on financial infrastructure, regulatory integrity, and financial inclusion.
• Collaborative environment centered on curiosity, purpose, innovation, and integrity.
• Equal opportunity employment based on qualifications, merit, and business need.