At Exness, we are not just a leading trading broker—we’ve reimagined what it takes to be a leader. With 2,000+ people across 13 countries, we combine scale, care, and real tech to make trading better for over a million clients globally.
Recognised globally as a Best Place to Work, we’re a people-first company where long-term wins always matter more. As part of our team, you will shape the future of fintech with real technology, care, and purpose.
Why this role mattersWe’re looking for a Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join our UK office and play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of compliance across our fast-growing B2B business. You’ll be joining a friendly team where you’ll have real ownership, collaborate closely with colleagues, and help shape our compliance framework as we continue to grow.
What you'll actually do- Draft and revise policies and procedures and prepare reports;
- Audit existing processes, identify weaknesses and suggest corrective actions;
- Evaluate new business ideas, products, services, and assess risks
- Review regulatory requirements, assess impact on operations and update monitoring program;
- Ensure on-going compliance and collaborate with relevant parties to meet reporting obligations;
- Maintain up to date compliance records (e.g. documents, logs, correspondence, reports, etc.);
- Investigate new licensing opportunities and assist in the preparation of new applications;
- Keep abreast of internal procedures and global CFDs regulatory developments;
- Address employees questions and advice on compliance matters;
- Lead compliance projects and supervise team members;
- Oversee and approve on-boarding of new clients
- Monitor communications with customers and review marketing material (ad-hoc);
- Review, investigate and assist with the resolution of client complaints (ad-hoc);
- Perform any other assigned compliance-related task;
- Fulfill the UK MLRO and Compliance officer functions (SMF16 & SMF17)
- Prepare and submit relevant FCA reports;
- Be the point of contact with the FCA
- University degree or similar;
- 3+ years experience holding the SM16 & SMF 17 control functions, within the CFDs/Forex industry- candidates with only AML compliance experience will not be considered;
- Relevant professional certification is a plus;
- Excellent communication (verbal and non verbal), business acumen, organizational, presentation and problem-solving skills;
- Fluent in English language (verbal & written), any additional language may be considered a plus;
- Able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
- Able to work on own initiative, independently, prioritize workload and pay attention to details;
- Deep knowledge and understanding of UK regulatory framework and FCA principles.
- Comprehensive knowledge of MiFId regulatory framework and reporting requirements
- Risk Management experience will be considered as an advantage
- Extensive knowledge of CASS 7 Client Money rules
- Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
- Top-tier health insurance with full family coverage — medical, dental, vision, mental health — plus life insurance for peace of mind
- Unlimited learning opportunities: external courses, English lessons, career and leadership development
- Education allowance covering school and kindergarten fees
- 21 working days of annual leave, plus public holidays and fully paid sick, maternity, and paternity leave
- Employee appreciation program: branded gifts, celebration budgets for weddings, newborns, and milestones
- “Get to know Team” trips — meet colleagues across our global hubs, along with company-wide offsites that raise the bar
- Employee share scheme — grow with us
- Intro call with Recruiter (30 minutes)
- Technical interview (60 minutes)
- Final interview (60 minutes)
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Skills Required
- University degree or equivalent
- At least 3 years of experience holding SMF16 and SMF17 control functions
- Experience within the CFDs or Forex industry
- Relevant professional certification
- Fluent English language skills, verbal and written
- Strong communication, business acumen, organizational, presentation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and maintain attention to detail
- Deep knowledge of the UK regulatory framework and FCA principles
- Comprehensive knowledge of MiFID regulatory framework and reporting requirements
- Risk management experience
- Extensive knowledge of CASS 7 Client Money rules
What We Do
Exness Group is a global multi-asset broker that was founded in 2008 with the mission to reshape the online trading industry. We aim to maximize our client's potential when trading the markets by offering better-than-market conditions on currencies, crypto, stocks, indices, metals, and commodities.Our fresh scientific and ethical approach has resonated with traders around the world, and the company has gone from strength to strength, with trading volumes hitting new monthly records in 2023 at $3 trillion from an active client base of 414,502+We think business and act human. Our growing #ExnessFamily has more than 2,000 employees in offices located in Asia and Europe. Exness is the place for global teamwork, incredible leadership, a learning culture, and constant development. We are constantly expanding into new markets, and we're looking for a passionate team to help us grow. If you are looking for a new challenge and want to be a part of the future of online trading, please check out our open positions
