Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer
Licensed sponsor London Area, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 4 minutes ago
At Exness, we are not just a leading trading broker—we’ve reimagined what it takes to be a leader. With 2,000+ people across 13 countries, we combine scale, care, and real tech to make trading better for over a million clients globally.
Recognised globally as a Best Place to Work, we’re a people-first company where long-term wins always matter more. As part of our team, you will shape the future of fintech with real technology, care, and purpose.
Why this role matters
We’re looking for a Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join our UK office and play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of compliance across our fast-growing B2B business. You’ll be joining a friendly team where you’ll have real ownership, collaborate closely with colleagues, and help shape our compliance framework as we continue to grow.
What you'll actually do
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Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Exness jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Exness/Exness Group companies around the world. Exness Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Exness. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorized Exness representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.
At Exness, we're an equal opportunity employer where every individual is valued. No matter your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability, we welcome you. As an international fintech company, we embrace the richness of our diverse team, respecting each individual and promoting gender equality for all genders in our workforce.
Recognised globally as a Best Place to Work, we’re a people-first company where long-term wins always matter more. As part of our team, you will shape the future of fintech with real technology, care, and purpose.
Why this role matters
We’re looking for a Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join our UK office and play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of compliance across our fast-growing B2B business. You’ll be joining a friendly team where you’ll have real ownership, collaborate closely with colleagues, and help shape our compliance framework as we continue to grow.
What you'll actually do
- Draft and revise policies and procedures and prepare reports;
- Audit existing processes, identify weaknesses and suggest corrective actions;
- Evaluate new business ideas, products, services, and assess risks
- Review regulatory requirements, assess impact on operations and update monitoring program;
- Ensure on-going compliance and collaborate with relevant parties to meet reporting obligations;
- Maintain up to date compliance records (e.g. documents, logs, correspondence, reports, etc.);
- Investigate new licensing opportunities and assist in the preparation of new applications;
- Keep abreast of internal procedures and global CFDs regulatory developments;
- Address employees questions and advice on compliance matters;
- Lead compliance projects and supervise team members;
- Oversee and approve on-boarding of new clients
- Monitor communications with customers and review marketing material (ad-hoc);
- Review, investigate and assist with the resolution of client complaints (ad-hoc);
- Perform any other assigned compliance-related task;
- Fulfill the UK MLRO and Compliance officer functions (SMF16 & SMF17)
- Prepare and submit relevant FCA reports;
- Be the point of contact with the FCA
- University degree or similar;
- 3+ years experience holding the SM16 & SMF 17 control functions, within the CFDs/Forex industry- candidates with only AML compliance experience will not be considered;
- Relevant professional certification is a plus;
- Excellent communication (verbal and non verbal), business acumen, organizational, presentation and problem-solving skills;
- Fluent in English language (verbal & written), any additional language may be considered a plus;
- Able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
- Able to work on own initiative, independently, prioritize workload and pay attention to details;
- Deep knowledge and understanding of UK regulatory framework and FCA principles.
- Comprehensive knowledge of MiFId regulatory framework and reporting requirements
- Risk Management experience will be considered as an advantage
- Extensive knowledge of CASS 7 Client Money rules
- Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
- Top-tier health insurance with full family coverage — medical, dental, vision, mental health — plus life insurance for peace of mind
- Unlimited learning opportunities: external courses, English lessons, career and leadership development
- Education allowance covering school and kindergarten fees
- 21 working days of annual leave, plus public holidays and fully paid sick, maternity, and paternity leave
- Employee appreciation program: branded gifts, celebration budgets for weddings, newborns, and milestones
- “Get to know Team” trips — meet colleagues across our global hubs, along with company-wide offsites that raise the bar
- Employee share scheme — grow with us
- Intro call with Recruiter (30 minutes)
- Technical interview (60 minutes)
- Final interview (60 minutes)
Curious about what working at Exness really looks like? Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
We share the real Exness experience - our people, ideas, moments, and everything in between.
Sounds like you? Apply.
Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Exness jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Exness/Exness Group companies around the world. Exness Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Exness. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorized Exness representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.
At Exness, we're an equal opportunity employer where every individual is valued. No matter your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability, we welcome you. As an international fintech company, we embrace the richness of our diverse team, respecting each individual and promoting gender equality for all genders in our workforce.
