FD Capital Recruitment Ltd is registered at Companies House (no. 13329383) and has been providing CFOs and Finance Directors since 2018 and is operated by an ICAEW-registered practice. Our founder Adrian Lawrence FCA holds an ICAEW practising certificate.
Confidential Opportunity — Part-Time MLRO & AML/CFT Compliance Specialist
Location: Remote / UK & Europe
Engagement Type: Part-Time Consultancy / Outsourced Compliance Support
Recruiter: FD Capital Recruitment
FD Capital Recruitment is currently supporting a confidential financial services and payments-related organisation seeking an experienced AML/CFT professional to provide part-time MLRO and compliance support services.
This opportunity is suited to an independent MLRO, compliance consultant, or specialist advisory firm with strong experience across fintech, payments, international trade, and regulated financial environments.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will support the ongoing development and oversight of AML/CFT controls, financial crime compliance frameworks, and operational compliance activities within a growing international financial services environment.
The engagement is flexible, confidential, and designed for experienced professionals capable of operating independently in a remote advisory capacity.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Responsibilities may include:
- Acting as outsourced or advisory MLRO on a part-time basis
- Reviewing and maintaining AML/CFT policies and procedures
- Providing ongoing compliance oversight and risk assessments
- Supporting transaction monitoring and escalation processes
- Advising on KYC/KYB onboarding controls and enhanced due diligence
- Assisting with sanctions screening and financial crime prevention frameworks
- Supporting regulatory readiness and internal compliance reporting
- Advising management on FCA-aligned compliance best practices
- Assisting with compliance training and operational guidance where required
Preferred Experience
Applicants should ideally demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Fintech, payments, EMIs, PSPs, or regulated financial services
- International trading businesses and cross-border operations
- FCA compliance frameworks and UK/EU AML regulations
- Risk-based AML/CFT compliance programmes
- Transaction monitoring and financial crime investigations
- Multi-jurisdictional compliance oversight
Information Requested
Interested professionals or firms are invited to provide the following information:
- Overview of AML/CFT and MLRO services offered
- Relevant experience within fintech, payments, or international business sectors
- Jurisdictions currently supported
- Compliance onboarding methodology and operational approach
- Availability for part-time MLRO engagements
- Pricing structure and engagement terms
- Relevant certifications, approvals, or regulatory experience
- Company profile or supporting materials where applicable
Engagement Details
- Flexible part-time consultancy arrangement
- Remote engagement
- Potential for long-term cooperation
- Immediate discussions available with suitably qualified candidates
Confidentiality
Please note this is a confidential search. Further information regarding the end client and operational structure will be provided following initial discussions and assessment of suitability.
Qualified professionals or firms interested in discussing this opportunity are encouraged to contact FD Capital Recruitment with an overview of their experience and service offering.
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