MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) - SMF17
Reports To: Chief Compliance Officer / Board of Directors
Overview
We are partnering with a well-established Capital Markets firm headquartered in London, seeking to appoint an experienced MLRO to lead the firm’s Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) function. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity of the business, ensuring full compliance with AML, CTF, and sanctions obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
This is a high-profile and strategically significant role within the organisation, offering broad exposure to five global regulatory environments, and the opportunity to collaborate with international compliance and risk teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the firm’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer (SMF17) under FCA requirements.
* Serve as the principal point of contact for the FCA, NCA, and other relevant international regulators.
* Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the firm’s AML/CTF and sanctions framework, ensuring global alignment and regulatory consistency.
* Oversee the firm’s financial crime risk assessment, including customer and transaction monitoring processes across all jurisdictions.
* Lead investigations into suspicious activity and ensure timely submission of SARs to the relevant authorities.
* Partner with local compliance leads in the firm’s overseas offices to ensure adherence to local AML/CTF and regulatory requirements.
* Provide senior management and the Board with periodic updates on the firm’s financial crime risk profile.
* Deliver ongoing training and awareness programmes to employees globally, reinforcing a strong culture of compliance.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving AML/CTF legislation, sanctions regimes, and regulatory expectations across key markets.
Candidate Profile
* Proven experience in a senior AML/Financial Crime role within Capital Markets, Brokerage, or Investment Banking.
* Strong understanding of FCA regulations, alongside exposure to international frameworks (e.g., FINMA, DFSA, FSRA, MAS, or SFC).
* Deep knowledge of capital markets products including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and structured instruments.
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging at Board and regulatory levels.
* Ability to navigate complex global structures and work collaboratively across multiple time zones and cultures.
* Relevant compliance qualification(s) such as ICA Diploma, CAMS, or equivalent are highly desirable.