About MoonPay 🌖💸

Hi, we’re MoonPay. We’re here to onboard the world to Web3.

Why? Because we think Web3 is a unique and democratizing technology. It gives people back control of their money, digital identity, data, and property like nothing else before it.

What we do

We’re the leading infrastructure company in Web3. This means we offer our partners everything from payment solutions (we call them 'Ramps') to minting software for digital collectibles, like NFTs. And over 20 million people around the world now trust our products — just take a look on Trustpilot.

We’re also big on collaborations. And we've worked on stunts, drops, and partnerships with some of the world's most prestigious and forward-thinking brands.

But that’s not all. We have also built our own consumer app because we wanted to see if we could build a better Web3 account. It’s taken off in a big way, and we're working hard to continually improve it and to strive for perfection.

So whatever your background, we’re sure there’s something for you here. Come help us build the future of Web3 and digital ownership.

Locations Supported 🌍
UK

About the Opportunity ✍️

Join our MoonPay Compliance Team as our UK MLRO/International Compliance Director! In this role, you'll be a vital part of our Compliance leadership team, ensuring MoonPay operates in strict compliance with all legal, regulatory, and Group standards in the UK and across the globe, including related to Sanctions Compliance and anti-money laundering/combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT).

You'll be the go-to person for regulators, law enforcement, and industry groups, as well as a key leader in the MoonPay global compliance and risk team. This is a key leadership role where you'll shape and refine our compliance processes to keep up with both global and local changes.

What you will do…

• Part of the Global Compliance Leadership team

• Act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), responsible for the overall compliance program in the UK

• Lead, develop, and manage the compliance strategy, ensuring it aligns with both UK and global regulatory frameworks, with a particular focus on crypto-specific challenges.

• Serve as primary point of contact for UK and global regulatory bodies

• Maintain and develop AML and compliance policies, procedures, and controls.

• File Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) based upon escalations from investigative teams

• Provide oversight and decisioning of high risk customers and KYC escalations

• Coordinate and ensure completion of annual AML Independent Assessment

• Ensure timely completion of any identified issues related to the International compliance program

• Provide annual AML Training to the UK Board of Directors

• Manage regular compliance audits, reporting findings to senior leadership and regulatory bodies as necessary

• Stay up to date on relevant developments in crypto regulation, advising on necessary updates to company policies and procedures

• Foster a culture of compliance and proactively identify potential risks.

About You 🙋

• Proven experience as an MLRO or in a senior compliance role within the cryptocurrency or fintech sectors in the UK

• In-depth knowledge of UK financial regulations, specifically those related to AML/ CTF an FinProm in cryptocurrency

• Hands-on experience interacting with UK regulators and industry bodies

• Experience managing non-UK compliance program (i.e., EEA, EMEA, or APAC)

• Strong understanding of crypto-specific regulatory challenges, including emerging trends and regulatory changes

• First-rate decision making skills, bias for action and sound judgment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail

• Ability to effectively balance multiple priorities and learn new tools quickly

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong working relationships

Preferred:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., ICA, CAMS, or equivalent).

• Previous experience in a startup or rapidly scaling environment.

• Legal background or advanced understanding of regulatory law within the financial services sector.

Most importantly, though, you will embody the core principles that everyone here at the MoonPay lives by. Our “BLOCK Values” are at the heart of everything we do - and they are…

B - Be Humble

L - Lead with Empathy

O - Own It

C - Communicate with Clarity

K - Kaizen

Perks:

Equity package 📈
Unlimited holidays 🏝
Paid parental leave 👶 🍼

Annual training budget 💻
Home office setup allowance 🪑

Monthly budget to spend on our products 💰

Working in a disruptive and fast-growing industry where the possibilities are endless 🚀
Freedom, autonomy and responsibility 💪

Please be aware that MoonPay does not request an AI-led interview without seeing a recruiter or team member from MoonPay on video call. We won't ask for your personal identification documents or any money from you during your interview process with us. Be fraud smart! If you receive an email - claiming to be from MoonPay - but from an email address ending in anything other than @moonpay.com, please be aware that this is not us. Please let us know by emailing recruiting@moonpay.com

Commitment to diversity:

At MoonPay we believe that every voice matters. We strive to create a mindful and respectful environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work, and experience a culture that is free of harassment, racism, and discrimination. That’s why we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are a proud equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including, but not limited to, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, and leave of absence.

MoonPay is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please inform our Talent Team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.