Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) – Northern Europe

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  • Location: Berlin
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #16584

About Us
We are hiring for a leading European fintech specialised in embedded banking, rapidly expanding across the continent. Their platform enables over 100 businesses to seamlessly integrate banking services like accounts, cards, and payments into their products. By empowering companies to leverage embedded finance, they’ve helped many triple their revenue streams.

Job Description
Their Compliance team ensures our financial services remain secure and compliant with regulations. This role involves navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes, including anti-money laundering efforts, customer protection, and partnering with legitimate businesses.

We’re seeking a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for Northern Europe, based in Berlin. This role will oversee compliance efforts across regions like DACH, Benelux, and the Nordics. Proficiency in German is required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead regulatory change initiatives in assigned regions.
  • Act as the main contact for regulatory bodies, including BaFin in Germany and DNB in the Netherlands.
  • Validate compliance reviews and investigate regulatory implications of various business activities.
  • Provide insights to the New Products Committee on compliance aspects of new services.
  • Oversee local compliance obligations, including reporting and suspicious activity investigations.
  • Develop and maintain compliance policies aligned with regulatory requirements.
  • Approve operational processes from a compliance perspective.
  • Monitor regulatory developments related to banking supervision.

Team Structure
You will join a growing compliance team led by a senior compliance professional. The team collaborates closely with Sales, Product, Risk, Legal, and Internal Control departments.

Preferred Experience
You are an ideal fit if:

  • You have 5+ years of compliance experience in financial services, preferably in fintech or a fast-paced environment.
  • You possess strong knowledge of German banking regulations (knowledge of other EEA countries’ regulations is a plus).
  • You’re a creative problem-solver with a flexible, positive attitude.
  • You adapt quickly to evolving requirements.
  • You are fluent in English and German.
  • You value collaboration, empathy, and skill-sharing in a team environment.

Interested?

Get in touch with

Nathan Southerton

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