Part-Time MLRO | FCA AML & Financial Crime Leader

MERJE are exclusively supporting a specialist bridging lender with the search for a part‑time MLRO to oversee and maintain the firm’s financial crime framework.

This is a senior appointment with direct exposure to leadership, suited to an experienced financial crime professional who has previously operated as an SMF17 within an FCA‑regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the firm’s MLRO and lead on AML framework of the business
• Undertake business wide risk assessment and set out appropriate AML risk methodology
• Develop and implement AML, CTF, sanctions, and financial crime policies and procedures
• Oversee risk based CDD, EDD, and ongoing monitoring activities in line with customer risk profile
• Review suspicious activity escalations and submit SARs where required
• Provide financial crime guidance and support to the wider business
• Ensure ongoing compliance with FCA requirements and UK AML regulations
• Deliver financial crime training and support a strong compliance culture
• Produce reporting and MI for senior management
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and any remediation activity

Requirements

• Previous experience operating as an MLRO within financial services
• Must have previously held SMF17 approval
• Strong knowledge of UK AML and financial crime regulations
• Experience within bridging finance, property finance, specialist lending, or a related sector would be advantageous
• Ability to operate independently and provide pragmatic, commercial guidance
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Additional Information

• Part‑time position (2‑3 days per week in the office based in North London)
• Hybrid working arrangement

Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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