Mission

QFEX is building the fairest and most efficient exchange for traditional assets, ever. We are looking for a dynamic, high agency MLRO to instill and maintain a strong culture of Compliance within a fast-moving team that will soon be responsible for billions of dollars of traded volume every day. This is an incredible opportunity to work alongside an elite, well-funded team of builders from some of the biggest financial companies in the world (Citadel and Tower Research Capital) and change the course of financial history.

What You’ll Do

• Implement and Maintain our Robust AML/CTF Policies
  We are in the process of getting licensed with the Bermudan Monetary Authority; you would set up the processes required to maintain our compliance obligations with them, including monitoring.

• Develop Policies and Procedures for our FCA-licensed MTF
  We are intending to get a license with the FCA, for which you would lead the compliance effort.

• Oversee KYC/CDD & Transaction Monitoring
  Ensure end-to-end customer onboarding and ongoing due diligence, including sanctions screening, PEP/PEP+ checks and transaction monitoring rules, are fit and calibrated, initially yourself, and later as the head of a team.

• Lead AML Training & Compliance Culture

  Develop and deliver mandatory AML/CTF training programs, maintain a live issues-log and escalate any material breaches or trends to senior management.

What You’ll Need

• Degree from a highly ranked University in your country.
• 5+ years’ AML/CTF compliance experience in an FCA-regulated bank, CFD firm or trading venue.
• Deep knowledge of UK Trading Venue and Money Laundering Regulations.
• Proven track record building end-to-end AML programs in a startup environment (KYC/CDD, monitoring, sanctions).

Bonus points

• Prior MLRO or senior compliance role at an exchange.
• Hands-on familiarity with RegTech (TM systems, IDV platforms, case management tools).

Benefits

• Lunch allowance and regular company events.
• The ability to grow alongside some of the best minds in fintech, as well as set standards and culture.
• Brand-new office near Liverpool Street with top-tier hardware and a stocked kitchen.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.