Money Laundering Reporting Officer - Malta

Strike is seeking a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)  to oversee the AML/CFT framework supporting its EU-regulated operation, including its MiCA-licensed entity regulated by the MFSA in Malta. The role is responsible for maintaining effective AML/CFT controls and ensuring alignment with supervisory expectations under the PMLFTR and FIAU Implementing Procedures.

The successful candidate will act as the primary escalation point for financial crime matters and the firm’s main point of contact with the FIAU, while providing oversight of AML/CFT compliance monitoring, financial crime risk assessments, and related governance across the firm’s EU regulated structure.

Responsibilities

• Act as the designated MLRO with responsibility for oversight of the AML/CFT framework and compliance with the PMLFTR, FIAU Implementing Procedures, and applicable EU requirements, including MiCA and the Transfer of Funds Regulation.
• Review escalated suspicious activity, file suspicious transaction reports with the FIAU via goAML, and handle FIAU requests for information.
• Own the financial crime risk assessments, including the business risk assessment, customer risk assessment methodology, thematic and jurisdictional risk reviews, and the annual FIAU Risk Evaluation Questionnaire.
• Oversee the AML/CFT compliance monitoring programme and ensure proper documentation and remediation tracking.
• Maintain oversight of financial crime controls including CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.
• Ensure effective quality assurance processes across onboarding, customer risk assessments, and transaction monitoring investigations.
• Manage AML/CFT due diligence and information requests from partners.
• Report to senior management and the Board on financial crime risks, AML/CFT monitoring outcomes, and remediation progress.
• Lead FIAU supervisory engagement and AML/CFT inspections, and support MFSA engagement and external audits
• Work closely with Legal, Partnerships, Operations, Product, and Risk teams to ensure compliance alignment across the organization.

Requirements

• Must be based in Malta and eligible for MFSA approval as MLRO.
• Experience in AML/CFT, financial crime, or compliance roles within regulated financial services or digital asset environments.
• Strong understanding of EU AML/CFT regulatory frameworks including the PMLFTR and FIAU Implementing Procedures, and supervisory expectations.
• Experience managing financial crime risk frameworks and AML/CFT compliance programmes.
• Experience interacting with regulators and supporting regulatory engagement.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently and provide oversight across cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior experience as an MLRO or Deputy MLRO, ideally with an MFSA-licensed entity.
• Working knowledge of MiCA CASP obligations.
• Working knowledge of Travel Rule requirements under the EU Transfer of Funds Regulation.
• Knowledge of Bitcoin and digital asset financial crime typologies.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections or audits.
• Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems, Travel Rule solutions, or blockchain analytics tools.
• Experience working in high-growth technology, fintech, or crypto organizations.

Compensation and benefits

• Salary range: €78,000 - €84,000
• Equity in a high-growth startup
• Cell phone and internet reimbursement
• Flexible PTO, sick leave & parental leave
• Access to self-development & equipment budget

We do not make hiring decisions based on educational history whatsoever. Our Founder is a college dropout. We employ high school dropouts, PHD candidates and everything in-between. We do not hire credentials. We simply hire talented, passionate individuals who are excited to be a part of our team.

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