MLRO (SMF17) in City of London

Job description

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-11-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English