Deputy Mlro

kevin. is different. While everyone was talking about a payments revolution, we hit reset. We're rebuilding financial transactions from scratch. So they're faster, more efficient, and more secure for everyone. Our global team of experts has already made first-of-a-kind breakthroughs, creating account-to-account payments in-app and in-store. But we're just getting started. We need driven people who see, show, and build different because it's time to scale up. So, if you want a fast, fresh, and flexible place to grow, be bold. Join kevin.

**As our new Deputy MLRO, you will**:
join the Compliance team where we ensure that kevin. complies with regulatory requirements and internal policies. You'll report and provide support to the MLRO, members of the Compliance team and management.
- Prepare documentation related to queries arising from law enforcement such as the National Crime Agency, Action Fraud and other regulatory agencies.
- Assist with collecting data for Financial Regulatory Authority (FCA) when it comes to reporting.
- Conduct reporting to the FCA in MLRO's absence.
- Review transaction reports, suspicious activity reports and alerts and summarise findings, and be prepared to draft external suspicious activity reports as required when the MLRO is absent.
- Undertake detailed investigations arising from Internal Disclosures or related activity and be in a position to make recommendations.
- Communicate compliance and risk management requirements to internal and external clients.
- Work closely with the MLRO to ensure that all local requirements pertaining to Compliance and Financial Crime are addressed.
- Take ownership of specific tasks as delegated by the MLRO, AMLCO or management.
- Maintain an awareness of regulatory and legal changes in the Financial Crime space and provide timely updates.
- Maintain an awareness of Anti-Bribery & Corruption requirements.
- In the absence of the MLRO, act as the point of contact for authorities in matters pertaining to Financial Crime.

**What you need to be successful**:

- 5+ years' of experience in Financial Services / FinCrime area, preferably within the United Kingdom.
- Proven experience of FCA reporting.
- Experience of regulatory reporting e.g. submission of reports REP017, using the Connect system.
- Knowledge of the Compliance environment and emerging trends to assist in horizon scanning.
- Ability to promptly and appropriately escalate risks and/or failure of standards to the management.
- High ethical standards with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with absolute discretion.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and team player attitude.
- Ability to multi-task and work with tight deadlines.
- Ability to liaise and communicate competently within a team in order to ensure the effectiveness of the Compliance and Financial Analytical activities.
- Experience in effectively dealing with senior management, including presentation.
- Fintech experience is an advantage.
- A professional qualification from an internationally recognised body (e.g ICA, ACAMS) is an advantage.
- University degree in Law is an advantage.
- We only hire the very best talent from across Europe and beyond. It's a competitive landscape so our salaries and benefits are equally competitive. Our comprehensive benchmarking means our renumeration for this role ranges from £4040 to £5095, based on your experience and competence, but if you've got something extra-special to bring to the table, let's talk_

**In addition to a competitive salary, you'll also get**:

- Private Health Insurance.
- Flexible working schedule - just bring us the results on time.
- Freedom to create, innovate, and make impactful decisions with full ownership of your tasks and decisions.
- The latest Apple MacBook and accessories to help you deliver great results.
- Work with talented and committed team members who are the best in their field, from across Europe.

kevin.'s advanced A2A (account-to-account) payment infrastructure solution was created to swiftly change costly card payments to payments linked directly from customers' bank accounts without using any third-party providers. kevin.'s technology scales to businesses of any size and across industries, including retail, parking, fashion, car-sharing, deliveries, insurance and many more. kevin. focuses on mobile and POS payments where customers predominantly pay using cards currently. Its payment infrastructure is based on open banking - regulated by the European PSD2 Directive - which requires all banks and financial institutions in the European Economic Area to open their API for licensed third-party providers. kevin. develops only own connections to the banks without using any third-party aggregators.

Currently, the Company supports more than 6,000 merchants in 15 markets, including Sweden, Finland, Poland, Spain, Netherlands, Baltics and Portugal, where the company has a coverage of more tha