MLRO – API Institution based in Birmingham

We are partnering with a reputable Authorised Payment Institution based in Birmingham, who are a subsidiary of a global banking institution based in London. Recently launched their remittance App making easy for their consumer to send and transfer money internationally.

We are seeking a Senior Financial Crime Expert AML Manager/ DMLRO/ Compliance Manager to take on a MLRO position and upholding the following duties:

• Liaise with all relevant business and support departments within the Company.
• Take ownership of the API regulatory process and subsequent supervision
• Ownership and management of all policies and procedure, with periodic review and updates
• Monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's measures and procedures.
• Review and submit SARs to the NCA
• Manage training and awareness
• Submit regulatory returns and maintain records
• Conduct Transaction and Sanctions monitoring
• Maintain up to date Policies and Procedures
• Update the Business Wide Risk Assessment
• Maintain Fraud Controls

Requirements

• 4 years minimum within a senior Financial Crime/ AML/ Compliance role.
• Ideally have exposure to start up environment, especially within the FintechSPI/API/ EMI space.
• Reside locally to Birmingham City Central and able to commute 3/2 days per week.
• Strong background and exposure to FX and Remittance.