MLRO/Compliance Officer

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Compliance Officer leading multi-state U.S. money transmitter licensing and AML/BSA programs. Supporting Mercuryo’s crypto and Web3 financial platform through regulator engagement and scalable compliance operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Own and execute the multi-state U.S. Money Transmitter License strategy
  • Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, policies, resources, and timelines for licensing
  • Lead NMLS MU1/MU2 filings and state add-ons, including bonding, net worth/audited financials, policies, and state forms
  • Manage deficiency responses, regulator questions, and examination readiness
  • Run ongoing licensing operations, including renewals, amendments, reporting, agent/authorized delegate rosters, and key individual/control change notifications
  • Coordinate CBC, fingerprinting, and credit requirements for required individuals
  • Build and operate the AML/BSA program, including risk assessment, policies/procedures, KYC/KYB/CIP, sanctions, monitoring governance, SAR escalation/filing governance, training, independent testing, and recordkeeping
  • Maintain an audit-ready evidence library and operational workflows for investigations and escalations
  • Partner with Legal, Product, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Security, and Engineering to embed compliance into launches and operations
  • Oversee compliance-related vendors, including KYC/screening/monitoring and payments partners, through due diligence and ongoing oversight
  • Handle ad-hoc compliance needs

Requirements:

  • 7+ years in payments/fintech compliance with hands-on U.S. MTL licensing (multi-state)
  • Strong AML/BSA program ownership and operational execution experience
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs and produce regulator-ready documentation
  • Strong judgment, strong writing, and execution discipline
  • Experience with crypto / complex fund flows
  • Experience collaborating with institutional partners
  • Experience with surety bond management
  • Experience with a multijurisdictional company, particularly EU, is an advantage
  • Prior experience serving as, or closely partnering with, a BSA/AML Officer
  • Management experience is a plus

Benefits:

  • Performance-based incentives
  • 22 days annual leave
  • Additional 6 company days
  • Bank holidays
  • Comprehensive health insurance plans
  • Extensive benefits program
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Remote work options
  • Modern offices and co-working spaces across 6 countries
  • Working equipment
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Opportunity to shape the initiatives you’re working on
  • Diverse and friendly team