Compliance Senior Associate (Deputy MLRO)

Responsibilities include:

Support the UK Head of Compliance & MLRO in fostering a culture of continual compliance improvement across the UK entity and the wider Group.

Act as the formal deputy for the UK Head of Compliance & MLRO during periods of absence.

Assist in the execution of the Compliance Monitoring Programme to ensure internal controls and financial crime frameworks are operating effectively.

Assist with the preparation and timely submission of periodic regulatory returns and reports to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating Group Compliance policies and procedures.

Assist with the review and submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the National Crime Agency (NCA).

Assist with the review of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) cases, PEPs, and other internal escalation and queries, providing compliance recommendations and handling approvals when deputising for the Head of UK Compliance & MLRO.

Assist with business-wide risk assessments (BWRA), conduct detailed gap analyses and other internal risk assessments.

Provide day-to-day operational support to ensure strict adherence to UK AML frameworks, safeguarding requirements, and core EMI/payment services regulations.

Collaborate with Luxembourg and global Compliance colleagues to build and maintain a strong and efficient Group-wide control environment.

Review new and existing products and services to ensure compliance with UK regulatory and internal standards.

Formulate comprehensive compliance reports for senior management regarding regulatory progress, metrics, and areas for improvement.

Act as an AI champion within the team, identifying opportunities to leverage AI tools for compliance workflows and supporting projects that integrate AI technologies safely.

Provide hands-on support during regulatory audits, examinations, and the preparation of ad hoc documentation upon request.

Monitor evolving UK regulatory compliance and financial crime developments, conducting gap analyses and coordinating necessary internal actions to update our frameworks.

What would make you a great fit:

At least 5 years of compliance experience within the regulated financial services industry (experience within an EMI, fintech, or regulator is highly desirable).

Good understanding of UK regulations, specifically Electronic Money Regulations (EMRs), Payment Services Regulations (PSRs), safeguarding rules, and the FCA Handbook.

Strong practical familiarity with the UK financial crime framework, including AML, sanctions, and the preparation/submission of SARs to the NCA.

Capability to operate at a senior level, with the confidence and judgment required to successfully deputise for a Head of Compliance & MLRO.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver clear, definitive compliance advice to cross-functional stakeholders and global colleagues.

The ability to work dynamically, managing tasks independently with high accountability whilst collaborating effectively within a global team setup.

Full professional fluency in English.

An innovative mindset, with a strong interest or comfort in using AI tools to drive workflow efficiency and support AI-related compliance projects.

Knowledge of EU regulations and requirements is an advantage, but not essential.