MLRO (South Korea)

We are looking for a highly experienced Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join MoonPay in South Korea. This is a key role responsible for ensuring our business remains fully compliant with local AML/CTF regulations while enabling our mission to onboard the world to the decentralized economy. You will act as the regulatory contact point in South Korea, lead all compliance and AML/CTF frameworks, and ensure that our policies and procedures meet both local and global standards, shaping MoonPay’s compliance operations in a dynamic crypto market.

Overview

Department

Compliance

Job type

Full time

Compensation

Salary not specified

Location

Korea, Republic of, East Asia

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About MoonPay

MoonPay is onboarding the world to the decentralized economy, believing crypto and blockchain are tools for global financial empowerment. We build infrastructure that powers this new financial system, making it easy for anyone, anywhere, to buy, sell, and trade crypto using everyday payment methods like cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, Revolut, and Venmo. We provide simple tools to send, receive, and manage stablecoins, so anyone can participate in the crypto economy confidently.

Trusted by nearly 30 million customers and over 500 companies, our secure, enterprise-grade platform drives mainstream crypto adoption worldwide. We collaborate with innovative brands and projects to build secure, scalable solutions for a blockchain-powered future. We are fully licensed in the U.S. and regulated across the UK, EU, Canada, and Australia, committed to trust and compliance. We've launched a consumer app that is growing fast, making crypto accessible, intuitive, and usable for everyone. If you believe financial freedom should be for everyone—if you believe in building a fairer, more open financial system—we want you with us. Let’s make financial freedom and autonomy the new normal.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the appointed MLRO in South Korea, ensuring full compliance with the Act on Reporting and Use of Certain Financial Transaction Information and related regulations

Develop, implement, and continuously enhance AML/CTF framework, policies, and procedures in South Korea

Monitor, investigate, and report any suspicious activity to the Korean Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU)

Provide AML/CTF compliance training to local teams and promote a culture of compliance

Partner closely with global compliance, legal, and risk teams to ensure consistency across jurisdictions while addressing local regulatory requirements

Act as the primary point of contact for Korean regulators and external auditors on AML/CTF matters

About You

Significant experience in compliance/AML roles, including at least 3 years in a registered MLRO or compliance officer role within financial services, fintech, or crypto

Deep understanding of South Korean AML/CTF regulations and regulatory landscape

Proven experience engaging with regulators, drafting reports, and leading AML/CTF audits

Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies

Passion for crypto, fintech, and the mission of financial inclusion

Proficiency in Korean and English

Our Core Values

We’re looking for people who live our core values, those who strive for excellence and want to leave a lasting legacy on the global financial system. Our values:

B - Be Hungry

L - Level Up

O - Own It

C - Crypto Curious

K - Kaizen

What We Offer

Competitive salary package

Equity package: We believe financial freedom starts with our employees, so all employees have ownership

Pay for performance equity bonus: Those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards

Generous holidays: We give you the autonomy to choose when to work (and when to switch off)

Hybrid working schedule: Work fully remotely or your nearest Moonbase, the choice is yours

Regular remote company offsites: Meet your colleagues regularly for high impact in person sessions and hackathons

Working in a disruptive and fast-growing company where excellence is rewarded

Working at MoonPay

At MoonPay, you’ll work alongside driven, resourceful people who are passionate about excellence. Kaizen is more than just a saying here, it’s a mindset. We encourage you to think big, take risks, and push the boundaries of what’s possible, knowing you have the support of a team that wants to see you grow. We’re listed in the Sunday Times best places to work guide and consistently strive to provide an environment where everyone feels they can do their best work. Whether you’re remote or collaborating with teammates around the world, you’ll find opportunities here to do the best work of your career while shaping the future of the decentralized economy.

Diversity and Important Information

Commitment To Diversity

Research has shown that women are less likely than men to apply for this role if they do not have experience in 100% of these areas. Please know that this list is indicative, and that we would still love to hear from you even if you feel that you are only a 75% match. Skills can be learnt, diversity cannot. Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we’ll do our best to provide assistance.

At MoonPay we believe that every voice matters. We strive to create a mindful and respectful environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work, and experience a culture that is free of harassment, racism, and discrimination. That’s why we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are a proud equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including, but not limited to, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, and leave of absence. MoonPay is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please inform our Talent Team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Please be aware that MoonPay does not request an AI-led interview without seeing a recruiter or team member from MoonPay on video call. We won't ask for your personal identification documents or any money from you during your interview process with us. Be fraud smart! If you receive an email - claiming to be from MoonPay - but from an email address ending in anything other than @moonpay.com, please be aware that this is not us.

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