Head Of Compliance And Mlro — Partnerships & Agents

Ebury

Madrid, Spain
On-site
5+ years financial services compliance experience
Named mlro or deputy mlro with decision authority
Experience managing agent or program-manager networks
This role serves as the single accountable owner of compliance and financial-crime risk arising from the Program Manager channel

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the single accountable owner of compliance and financial-crime risk arising from the Program Manager channel.
  • The successful candidate will act as the central first-line escalation point while designing the framework that local teams execute against.
  • Ebury fosters an environment where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed in shaping the future.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the single accountable owner of compliance and financial-crime risk arising from the Program Manager channel.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years financial services compliance experience
  • Named MLRO or deputy MLRO with decision authority
  • Experience managing agent or program-manager networks
  • Designing registration filings across multiple jurisdictions
  • Data-driven risk oversight and dashboard creation
  • Knowledge of AML, sanctions, and outsourcing standards

Nice-to-have

  • Senior judgement under pressure
  • Framework thinking and scope definition
  • Influence without authority
  • Numerate and data-fluent mindset
  • Collaborative problem-solving culture

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years senior compliance role at EMI, payment institution, or bank
  • Demonstrable experience as named MLRO or deputy MLRO
  • Direct experience overseeing introducer, agent, or program-manager network
  • Track record using data and MI to drive risk-based oversight
  • Strong working knowledge of financial-crime frameworks and conduct expectations

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