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MLRO, UK

Kraken· Compliance
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RemoteFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Senior MLRO role overseeing AML, CTF and sanctions compliance for UK entities Payward Ltd (PWL) and Payward Services Ltd (PSL) within the Kraken Group, with end-to-end responsibility for financial crime risk management and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities

  • Oversight of the AML/CTF and sanctions compliance frameworks across PWL and PSL
  • Develop, implement and maintain the firm’s AML/CTF policies, controls and procedures, ensuring that any global policies, controls and procedures meet UK regulatory requirements
  • Oversight of transaction monitoring, internal SAR and external SAR/DAML reporting
  • Oversight of CDD, EDD, enhanced monitoring and sanctions screening processes for the UK
  • Approve all new high risk client relationships and all periodic review outcomes of existing HRCs
  • Maintain and regularly update the firms’ business-wide financial crime risk assessments
  • Provide expert advice on AML and sanctions compliance across the customer lifecycle, including onboarding, periodic review, and investigations
  • Coordinate internal assurance activity and support external audits and regulatory reviews of the financial crime framework
  • Deliver training and awareness programmes to ensure staff understand their financial crime responsibilities
  • Prepare regular reporting and MI for senior management, risk committees, and the board
  • Lead delivery of UK MLRO team monthly review of UK corporate clients
  • Produce an annual MLRO report to the Board of Directors that assesses the overall AML/CTF framework and highlights emerging risks and improvements planned
  • Review monthly compliance and AML MI in order to identify trends, issues and ensure appropriate mitigation / escalation to the Board where appropriate
  • Attend relevant Committee meetings and Board meetings, support Executive decision making, escalate AML program related issues
  • Lead on strategic AML framework initiatives/implementations (e.g. Travel Rule)
  • Horizon scanning - monitor regulatory developments and ensure timely updates to internal policies and procedures
  • Liaise with law enforcement and regulatory authorities as required: Regular engagement with FCA supervisory team, PoC for NCA, Support LEAs with setting up accounts

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in AML/CTF and financial crime compliance within a regulated financial services firm
  • Deep understanding of the UK Money Laundering Regulations, Proceeds of Crime Act, UK sanctions regime (OFSI), and relevant industry guidance (e.g. JMLSG)
  • Proven track record of operating or overseeing transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and customer due diligence systems
  • Skilled in translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable policy and operational controls
  • Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders and represent the firm in external engagements
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and resilient — with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage competing priorities

Skills

Required:AML/CTF and financial crime complianceUK regulatory knowledgeTransaction monitoring & sanctions screeningPolicy translation & control designStakeholder influencing & communication
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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