MLR/Compliance Officer

Job Description

MBA are proud to be recruiting for a Money Laundering Reporting / Compliance Officer to join an exciting start-up company with a unique proposition and message. Our clients platform not only allows users to access and manage their finances through an open bank app, but also track and understand the impact their spending has on the environment, ultimately allowing them to make small steps in helping fight climate change.This is an outstanding opportunity to be a key part of the first company to market new age fintech marrying digital financial services with a sustainable mindset. MBA are looking for an experienced compliance and risk professional to take charge of our clients compliance department to support their launch and growth, as well as be a key driver in improving operational efficiency and risk management, ensuring our client has an unrivalled approach to compliance that addresses not just current threats, but also those to come in the future.Role Accountabilities:* Be the point of contact for all compliance matters between our client and their issuer, their scheme and the relevant regulators.* You will act as the subject matter expert on compliance matters within the company and drive continuous compliance with existing processes* Youll understand the end to end compliance operations processes, and continually drive operational improvements, ensuring that everything they do is documented* Liaison with the Financial Ombudsman* Review documentation related to Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR)* EMIR/MiFID reporting* Documentation of internal controls, policies and procedures* Identifying opportunities to upskill other team members and proactively sharing knowledge with the team and the broader company * Remain current with industry developments, new technologies and new rules and regulations* Conduct periodic company audits* Be part of their product and expansion roadmap to highlight regulatory requirements and potential compliance* Work alongside the Head of Banking in obtaining regulatory licencesWhat we need from you:* 4 to 5 years in an equivalent role within a Fintech, Bank or Payment Institution* Strong KYC/AML background and investigations experience* Intimate knowledge of regulations in the UK and Europe* Experience in drafting policy and governance documentation* Relevant ACAMS, ICA or similar training certification in AML/CFT and sanctions is a mustWhat is on offer:* The opportunity to make a tangible impact in a purpose-driven, early-stage start-up and to be part of something new and ground-breaking* Responsibility from day one in a fast-paced, dynamic and autonomous working environment* Generous equity options to ensure you share in the success of the business.* Being involved holistically with strategy, product development fundraising and much more! * Flexible working arrangements, were output focused not hours based!* Uncapped holiday, plus bank holidays* Outgoing and friendly team with regular company socialsThis is truly a unique opportunity and to be part of something that genuinely gives back to the environment!