Compliance MLRO; SMF- Digital Assets​/Financial Services

Are you an experienced SMF
17 holder ready to step into a high-impact MLRO role within a fast-growing, innovative financial services business? We’re partnering with a leading organisation at the forefront of digital finance, and we want to speak with compliance leaders who can take ownership of financial crime strategy and safeguard the business as it scales.

As MLRO (SMF
17), you will take full responsibility for shaping and overseeing the firm’s financial crime framework. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll influence decision‑making at the highest levels while ensuring the business meets all FCA and international regulatory obligations.

• ✅ Current SMF
  17 approval (or proven experience operating at that level)
• ✅ Background in digital assets, payments, fintech
  , or broader financial services
• ✅ Strong expertise across: AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud, and anti‑bribery
• ✅ Ability to design, implement, and enhance financial crime frameworks in fast‑changing environments
• ✅ Confidence engaging with senior leadership, regulators, and cross‑functional teams
• ✅ A proactive, detail‑driven operator who thrives in high‑growth, high‑responsibility settings

• 🌍 High‑profile MLRO position with strategic influence
• ⚡ Hands‑on involvement in an innovative, fast‑moving sector
• 📈 Opportunity to shape the financial crime agenda as the business scales

If you're an SMF
17 MLRO with experience in digital assets, payments or wider FS
, I’d love to hear from you.