Compliance Officer & MLRO

Compliance Officer & MLRO

Compliance

We are looking for a self-driven Compliance Officer & MLRO who has gained at least three years experience within the financial industry in regulatory and AML compliance, and someone who has the ability to take ownership of a Compliance framework in a fast paced Fintech environment and keep driving this forward.

• →Reviewing policies and procedures. Conduct research on local requirements, gap analysis, and review translation. Scanning of new EU and local regulations and changes from regulators;
• →Implementing local requirements in the firm systems and controls and follow up with the other departments;
• →Drafting and preparing the regulatory periodic deliverables and drafting regulatory communications;
• →Performing controls & monitoring of the 1LoD, when not already performed by another team;
• →Liaising with the other departments and gathering all information and data necessary for the reports to Senior Management;
• →Liaise with local regulators/FIUs in France;
• →Review along the AMLCO the SARs and support drafting of external SARs where appropriate to the FIUs;
• →Gathering information and liaising with all necessary departments where necessary (Audits, Regulators queries, etc);
• →Translating local reporting requirements into operational guidelines, conduct research and help in the interpretation of the specifications;
• →Conducting research for ad hoc regulatory queries from other departments or Senior Management;
• →Assist the AMLCO on escalations relating to EDD, transactions, PEPs, exceptions, sanction review, dispensations and risk downgrades performing the first assessment;
• →Liaise with the front office with any questions about the policies and procedures;
• →Participating actively in workgroups, fora, and other meetings where compliance participation and inputs is required;
• →Investigating potential breaches of policies and procedures;
• →Keep up to date with relevant AML and Financial Crime regulations and changes;
• →Help improve the operational compliance processes based on the local policies (liaise with the managers and local ops teams).
• →Investigating complaints and preparing draft responses;

• Ebury Partners Belgium AMLCO (based in Brussels)

• Proven experience in compliance within financial services, with significant experience dedicated to the French market. A solid background in regulatory compliance within the French financial industry is required.
• Previous experience as a Compliance Officer and/or MLRO in a fast-paced fintech environment is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of effective management and interaction with French or European regulatory authorities.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting rules and previous experience in using regulators' tools and platforms.
• Professional qualifications pertinent to the AML financial services sector such as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation or an equivalent AML certification.
• Fluency in English and French (both written and spoken) is required. 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex regulatory requirements and implement practical, operational solutions.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Must be comfortable working autonomously and possess proven organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to digital processes and tools, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in Law, Economics, Finance is a plus.

• Competitive Starting Salary with an annual discretionary bonus that truly rewards your performance from day one.
• Dedicated Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced managers who are invested in your success.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage state-of-the-art tailor made tools and systems that enable you to perform at your best.
• Clear, Accelerated Career Progression: Defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles within Ebury.
• Dynamic & Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and personal growth are prioritized.
• Generous Benefits Package: Access competitive benefits tailored to your location, which typically include health care and social benefits.
• Central Paris Office: A fantastic location with excellent transport links.

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Ebury delivers sophisticated, integrated solutions — business accounts, hedging, and financing — on a single platform with a seamless workflow. Our success is built on a simple premise and singular purpose: To help businesses operate and scale globally. 

Since its founding in 2009, Ebury has always been a fast-growing leader in fintech. Today, we bring together 1,800+ Eburians across nearly 70 cities and we’re always looking to add to our team. 

At the heart of our offering is a proprietary platform, purpose-built to help businesses seamlessly streamline and manage global cash flow. We focus on continuous product evolution and innovation to build the infrastructure for borderless growth and help our clients scale at every stage. 

The opportunities at Ebury are as diverse as our people, ranging from business development to engineering roles across our tech pillars.

We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and are against the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story.