Head Of Risk & Compliance And Mlro

WEX Australia Pty Ltd

London, United Kingdom
Competitive basic salary (dependent on experience)...
Hybrid
Uk resident with legal work rights
Fca emd individual approval required
Aml and financial crime expertise
The role serves as the primary point of contact for the FCA and ensures the firm maintains its status as an authorised Electronic Money Institution in the UK

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the primary point of contact for the FCA and ensures the firm maintains its status as an authorised Electronic Money Institution in the UK.
  • Candidates will lead strategic initiatives to strengthen global compliance posture while utilizing AI and data analytics to enhance regulatory processes.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, private medical insurance, and a hybrid working arrangement based in London.

Matching Summary

The role serves as the primary point of contact for the FCA and ensures the firm maintains its status as an authorised Electronic Money Institution in the UK.

Salary

Competitive basic salary (dependent on experience); Annual company bonus; Industry leading pension scheme and private medical

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • UK resident with legal work rights
  • FCA EMD Individual approval required
  • AML and Financial Crime expertise
  • Regulatory exam and reporting management
  • Board-level risk reporting experience

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive self-starter mindset
  • AI and data analytics adoption
  • Global matrix environment collaboration
  • Process improvement innovation
  • Customer-first solution approach

Key Requirements

  • Degree in management, economics, law or equivalent
  • CAMS or ICA certification expected
  • EMI or Payment Institution experience preferred
  • Must be UK resident and legally permitted to work
  • Subject to FCA Fitness and Propriety approval

Work Rights

Must be UK resident and legally permitted to work

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