Money Laundering Reporting Officer

at  Wirex

ABOUT US:

We’re Wirex and we’re not like anyone else. Why? Because we always do things our way, before anyone else does them – like creating the first ever debit card that lets you pay with crypto, making it easier for ordinary people to access DeFi-powered savings and setting up the world’s first cryptocurrency rewards scheme.
Our vision is a world in which everyone can enjoy the benefits of digital currency – everything from the power to send money around the world near-instantly without breaking the bank to buying, storing and exchanging 40+ top tokens on a secure, easy-to-use platform at some of the best rates in the industry.
We must be doing something right, because more than 6 million people across 130 countries are helping to change the world by using Wirex.
Are you part of the digital money movement? Do you want to change the way people think about money, forever? If your skills fit our vision and you want to join a company that’s really going places.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Italian residency (you must be physically located in Italy).
• Advanced fluency in Italian and English (verbal and written).
• Experience of working in the digital asset sector in Italy such as a VASP/CASP
• Excellent knowledge of FC regulatory obligations.
• 5+ years of AML experience.
• ICA or ACAMS certification is highly desirable.
• Excellent oral and written skills and able to communicate with a variety of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively with colleagues across regions and departments.
• Have a strong compliance culture, integrity and trustworthiness.
• Independent oversight and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Efficient and well organized - ability to multitask effectively, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• Credible and assertive manner.
• Discretion, tact, and resilience.
• Professional manner with the ability to influence and persuade.

ROLE PURPOSE

We are looking for a dedicated Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join Wirex Digital Services SRL (Italy) and ensure our continued compliance with anti-financial crime regulations and MICA obligations. This role requires in-depth regulatory knowledge and a strategic approach to safeguarding our operations. Based within commutable distance to Milan, you will work closely with senior leadership to strengthen our compliance framework, ensuring Wirex remains a secure, sustainable, and fully compliant business in Italy. If you have the expertise and commitment to regulatory excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage the FC and MICA obligations in the entity, including closely working with, and reporting to, the regulators and other key stakeholders
• Provide regular reporting of key FC risks and mitigation plans to various Committees.
• Provide employee FC training as required.
• Ensuring appropriate controls are in place and adequate oversight of controls, including effective reporting.
• Escalate issues to the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer and local Director
• Lead on the local reporting requirements to regulators and other key stakeholders

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Ensuring that Wirex takes steps to obtain and access any relevant “Know Your Client” information prior to accepting client applications.
• Preparing external reports on money laundering or terrorist financing suspicions/knowledge to the local Financial Intelligence Unit or other regulatory/law enforcement bodies.
• Obtaining and using national and international findings supplied by the Government of Italy and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
• Adhere to the process for financial sanction requirements.
• Enhance, implement and update the FC Programme.
• Improve policies and procedures to ensure adherence to the FC Programme.
• Carry out AMLO orders and reporting.
• Putting together annual reports based on risk assessments which can be used by the firm to access their position and risk level.
• Working closely with other Wirex MLROs to share best practice.
• Attending the Milan office regularly (weekly) and as required for business needs.