Cpl: are delighted to partner exclusively with a Global FinTech on the appointment of a Head of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (PCF-52) for their established, Irish business.
This is a standout opportunity for a seasoned MLRO, or an ambitious Deputy MLRO ready to step up, to lead the Financial Crime function at a fintech in genuine growth mode. Reporting to senior leadership and the Board, you’ll shape how the organisation manages financial crime risk across Ireland and the EEA as the business scales.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and continuously develop a risk-based Financial Crime framework that meets regulatory expectations across Ireland and the EEA.
- Act as the lead point of contact for regulators, Financial Intelligence Units and law enforcement on all financial crime matters, including inspections and reviews.
- Report regularly to the Board and senior leadership on financial crime risk, emerging regulatory developments and the overall health of the compliance framework.
- Lead the annual financial crime risk assessment process, and ensure transaction monitoring, screening and reporting capabilities remain effective as the business grows.
- Drive financial crime awareness across the organisation through training and ongoing engagement with key stakeholders.
- Work closely with Risk and Compliance colleagues to embed and mature a Three Lines of Defence model.
Experience Required
- Proven experience leading a financial crime function, gained within payments, financial services or a broader fintech environment.
- Strong working knowledge of financial crime regulation and regulatory expectations in Ireland and the EEA.
- A track record of building, running and testing end-to-end AML/CTF and Sanctions programmes, with real depth in risk assurance and regulatory reporting.
- The judgement to balance strict regulatory discipline with the practical needs of a fast-growing business.
- Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels of seniority.
- A fair-minded, analytical and investigative approach, with decisions consistently grounded in evidence.
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