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MLRO

Moonpay · London - Hybrid

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This role has been open
0 days
Moonpay's roles stay open a median of 30 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
28% of Moonpay's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Moonpay
moderate
5 stale, 2 reposted of 29 open
Hiring momentum
43 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Moonpay's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Moonpay.

About this role

As the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at MoonPay, you will lead the company's AML/CTF and client asset protection frameworks while ensuring compliance with UK regulations. Your role includes engaging with regulators, conducting audits, and developing training programs to foster a strong compliance culture. You will work closely with various teams to enhance compliance strategies and contribute to MoonPay's regulatory authorisation efforts.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
5/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Significant experience in compliance/AML roles, including at least 5 years in a registered MLRO or senior compliance officer role within financial services, fintech, or crypto, with the ability to be approved by the FCA under SMF17.
  • Deep understanding of UK AML/CTF regulations, the wider regulatory landscape, and CASS rules.
  • Proven experience engaging with regulators, drafting reports, and leading AML/CTF audits.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.
  • Experience working across a breadth of compliance disciplines, with the appetite to take on more over time.
  • Passion for crypto, fintech, and the mission of financial inclusion.

Nice to have

  • Experience within a cryptoasset or payments firm going through FCA registration or authorisation.
  • Exposure to FCA regulatory requirements beyond financial crime, such as conduct, governance, or prudential.
  • Familiarity with blockchain analytics and transaction monitoring tools such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs and Elliptic.
  • Experience managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions, particularly EEA MiCA, Jersey, or other VASP regimes.
  • Background in a fast growing fintech or scale up environment.

What you get

  • Competitive salary package
  • Equity package: financial freedom starts with our employees, so all employees have ownership at MoonPay
  • Pay-for-performance equity bonus: those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards
  • Moonshot award: we honor exceptional impact. 20 employees a year, each earning a $250,000 equity grant
  • Pension: employer contributions from day one
  • Employee referral program: refer great people, earn 10K in USDC

Worth weighing

  • The role requires significant experience and expertise in compliance, which may be a barrier for less experienced candidates.
  • The position involves a high level of responsibility and engagement with regulators, which may not suit everyone.
  • The fast-paced and dynamic environment may be challenging for those who prefer more structured roles.

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Listed by Moonpay on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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