MLRO

Edenthorpe Search are seeking a skilled Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join a leading crypto business in Poland, specializing in custody services for institutional clients. This US based business is currently expanding and this pivotal role ensures compliance with Poland’s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations, safeguarding our operations and reputation. Based in Poland, reporting to the Country Manager you’ll work closely with our leadership to oversee AML frameworks, monitor transactions, and liaise with regulators.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compliance and risk policies, procedures, and frameworks in line with Polish and international regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities (e.g., KNF, FIU) and oversee regulatory filings, audits, and inspections.
• Lead the company’s AML/CTF compliance program, including customer due diligence (CDD), transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting (SAR).
• Conduct risk assessments to identify, assess, and monitor key risks, ensuring risk mitigation strategies align with regulatory and business requirements. Conduct regular risk assessments and control evaluations.
• Develop and maintain crisis management and business continuity plans, and conduct regular drills and simulations to test the effectiveness.
• Provide compliance and risk management training to employees on AML, regulatory updates, and financial crime risks.
• Implement KYC, KYB, and sanctions screening processes for institutional clients.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in compliance, AML, financial crime, risk management and/or regulatory affairs.
• 3+ years in a senior compliance, risk management or AML leadership role, preferably in fintech, digital assets, or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Polish and EU AML regulations (e.g. 5AMLD/6AMLD, MiCA, FATF guidelines).
• Experience with crypto custody, blockchain compliance, or institutional digital asset regulations is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in risk based compliance frameworks.
• Professional certification such as CAMS, ICA, equivalent AML/Compliance, CRM/CRP qualification is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in Polish and English.

Please apply directly with a CV to be considered for this role.