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Head of UK Compliance & MLRO

Exness

London · Posted 20 Oct 2026 · 4 applicants

Permanent
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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 matters

We’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
Who we’re looking for
  • 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
What we offer along the way
  • 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
What your journey looks like
  • Intro call with Recruiter (30 minutes)
  • Technical interview (60 minutes)
  • Final interview (60 minutes)
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