Financial Crime Compliance Manager and Cayman Islands MLRO

Responsible for AML/CTF compliance program elements, including risk assessment, policy development, and regulatory requirement analysis. Acts as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer for the Cayman Islands entity.

Overview

Department

Compliance

Job type

Full time

Compensation

Salary not specified

Location

London, United Kingdom, Western Europe

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Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in AML/CTF and compliance

At least 2 years working in the FinTech or payment services industry.

Experience dealing with and presenting to regulators, auditors and bank partners

In-depth understanding of AML/CTF regulations, as well as broader regulations affecting a local compliance program.

Excellent written and verbal communication, organization and time management skills

Comfort in fast-paced and changing environments

Interest and experiences in crypto currency and regulation

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain internal AML/CTF policies and procedures.

Act as the main point of contact with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and other regulatory bodies, auditors, and law enforcement agencies regarding AML/CTF matters as appropriate.

Regularly review and update AML/CTF processes to ensure effectiveness and compliance with changing regulations and best practices in the payment/e-money industry.

Support reporting on compliance risk indicators and workflow metrics for consumption by senior management.

Partner closely with cross-functional partners (Legal, Product, Business) to support the growth of the Institutional Business, in line with Company goals and risk appetite.

Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential AML/CTF risks associated with Blockchain.com’s Cayman Islands entity. This includes evaluating customer profiles, transaction patterns, and the types of services offered.

As the MLRO, oversee and manage regulatory reporting requirements (eg. SAR filings) to the Cayman Islands Financial Intelligence Unit.

Manage the UK marketing materials review process ensuring compliance with the FCA’s Financial Promotions regime

Maintain accurate records of AML/CTF checks, training, and reporting for audit and regulatory purposes.

Participate in new product and service development to assess AML/CTF implications.

Work closely with with the global Compliance team in areas as onboarding, PEP and Sanction screening as well as transaction monitoring and SAR filing

Work on global compliance related projects in e-money and crypto

Benefits

Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company

This is a hybrid role based in our London office, with a mandatory in-office presence three days per week.

Work from Anywhere Policy: You can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.

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Budgets for learning & professional development

Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it

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The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging field

Flexible work culture