Job Description

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.

About the role:

The SMF 17 Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at FIS is a senior leadership role within the Financial Crime Compliance function, responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of the Financial Crime Compliance framework across the UK regulated business entities. The MLRO acts as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities and ensures the organisation meets all applicable financial crime regulatory requirements while effectively managing risk.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the financial crime compliance programme.

• Act as the nominated MLRO and principal contact for regulators, law enforcement agencies, and Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs).

• Oversee and manage Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR/STR) processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant submissions to relevant authorities.

• Provide oversight and reporting to senior leadership and/or Board committees on financial crime risk, control effectiveness, and emerging regulatory developments.

• Develop and maintain robust financial crime compliance policies, procedures, and controls aligned with FIS standards and local regulatory requirements.

• Ensure effective transaction monitoring, customer due diligence (CDD), and enhanced due diligence (EDD) frameworks are in place and operating effectively.

• Lead regulatory engagement, audits, and inspections, ensuring appropriate remediation plans are implemented where required.

• Establish and deliver financial crime training and awareness programmes across the business.

• Provide subject matter expertise and advisory support to business leaders on financial crime risks and controls.

• Monitor financial crime risk metrics and provide management information (MI) reporting to relevant stakeholders.

What you bring:

• Extensive experience in AML, financial crime compliance, or regulatory compliance within Wealth Management services, financial services, or fintech environments.

• Proven experience operating as an MLRO, AMLCO, or equivalent senior compliance role in wealth management firms

• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, including SAR/STR requirements, KYC/CDD frameworks, and regulatory expectations.

• Demonstrated experience interacting with regulatory bodies and managing regulatory relationships.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior and executive levels.

• Experience overseeing financial crime compliance programmes across complex or multi-jurisdictional environments.

• Professional certifications such as ICA, ACAMS, CGSS or equivalent are highly desirable.

• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.

• Operating at C-suite with experience in Board reporting.

What we offer you:

• A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities

• A modern, international work environment and a dedicated and motivated team

• A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities – FIS is your final career step!

• A competitive salary and benefits

• A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities

• The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology

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Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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