MLRO - UK

3 hours, 28 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Finance and Accounting
Binance

Binance

Binance operates as a leading blockchain ecosystem and digital asset exchange, integrating digital technology with financial services to facilitate the trading and management of cryptocurrencies.

Capital Markets
5K-10K
Founded 2017
$10M raised

Description

  • Serve as the firm’s nominated officer under Regulation 21 of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.
  • Maintain and oversee the firm’s AML/CTF/CPF compliance framework, policies, and processes in line with MLR and FCA expectations.
  • Oversee enterprise-wide risk assessments, customer risk assessments, and enhanced due diligence for higher-risk relationships.
  • Receive, assess, and investigate internal Suspicious Activity Reports and escalate cases to the NCA when required.
  • Design and oversee AML/CFT monitoring systems and controls, including those used alongside outsourced financial crime processes.
  • Ensure robust financial crime training programmes for employees, including bespoke sessions for front-line, onboarding, and marketing teams.
  • Report regularly to the Board on financial crime risk exposure, control effectiveness, and key metrics.
  • Oversee and advise on compliance with the UK Financial Promotions Regime and applicable FCA rules.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Legal teams to approve, document, and monitor financial promotions.
  • Advise the firm on emerging AML/CFT/CPF, cryptoasset regulation, and FCA financial crime expectations.

Requirements

  • Minimum 6 years of experience as an MLRO or Deputy MLRO in a regulated financial services or cryptoasset business.
  • Deep knowledge of UK AML/CTF regulations, including the Money Laundering Regulations, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, and Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.
  • Demonstrated experience with the UK Financial Promotions Regime, ideally for cryptoasset or high-risk investment promotions.
  • Proven engagement with the FCA on AML supervision, regulatory reporting, or authorisation processes.
  • Working knowledge of blockchain technology, digital assets, and associated AML typologies.
  • Strong understanding of FSMA, SYSC, COCON, SM&CR, and the FCA Financial Crime Guide.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global organisation while staying closely aligned with teams across multiple locations.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to provide practical, efficient counsel.
  • Good understanding of risk assessments, periodic or trigger reviews, and enhanced due diligence.
  • Professional qualifications such as ICA Diploma in AML, CAMS, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and company benefits.
  • Work-from-home arrangement, subject to business team needs.
  • Opportunity to shape work within the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem.
  • Flat, global organisation with access to world-class talent.
  • Autonomy to tackle fast-paced, innovative projects.
  • Career growth opportunities and continuous learning.
  • Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse workforce.

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