Money Laundering Reporting Officer
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Money Laundering Reporting Officer in Birmingham. An established FCA and HMRC-regulated fintech/remittance business is seeking an experienced MLRO to join its senior leadership team. The business operates a fully digital payments platform, facilitating international remittances primarily into West Africa, with a strong compliance framework and an established team already in place.
The Role:
Reporting directly to the Board and working closely with the CEO and Managing Director, you will act as the firm's subject matter expert for AML, financial crime and regulatory compliance. This role will focus on enhancing the existing compliance framework, ensuring the business remains ahead of regulatory developments and acting as the key point of contact for the FCA and HMRC.
Key responsibilities include:
- Holding MLRO responsibilities and providing strategic compliance leadership.
- Overseeing AML, financial crime and risk management frameworks.
- Managing regulatory submissions and regulator engagement.
- Conducting enterprise-wide risk assessments.
- Reviewing and enhancing policies, procedures and controls.
- Supporting and developing an established compliance team.
- Advising senior management and presenting to the Board on regulatory and risk matters.
- Monitoring regulatory change and implementing improvements where required.
About You
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Previous MLRO, Deputy or senior financial crime/compliance experience.
- Strong AML and financial crime expertise within remittance, fintech, payments, banking or wider regulated financial services.
- MSB experience highly desirable.
- Experience engaging directly with the FCA and/or HMRC.
- The ability to operate at Board level and influence senior stakeholders.
- A proactive and commercial approach to compliance and risk management.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to join a growing international payments business and play a key role in shaping its regulatory and financial crime strategy.
If you're an experienced MLRO or Deputy MLRO looking for a senior opportunity where you can make a genuine impact on the firm's financial crime framework, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply today or for more information
please email Nisha.Jassi@RobertWalters.com.
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About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Risk & Compliance
Focus: Compliance
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Birmingham
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: ZZECH9-68B07A24
Date posted: 28 August 2026
Consultant: Nisha Jassi
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