Compliance Officer & MLRO

Ebury helps ambitious businesses unlock global growth, and we take the same approach with our people. We encourage innovation and movement, collaboration and problem‑solving, and foster an environment where everyone can feel they belong, are valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

Compliance Officer & MLRO

Location

Ebury Paris Office – Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week.

What You’ll Do

• Review policies and procedures, conduct research on local requirements, perform gap analysis and review translations.
• Scan new EU and local regulations and changes from regulators.
• Implement local requirements in firm systems and controls, and follow up with other departments.
• Draft and prepare regulatory periodic deliverables and regulatory communications.
• Perform controls and monitoring of the 1LoD when not already performed by another team.
• Liaise with other departments to gather all information and data necessary for senior‑management reports.
• Liaise with local regulators/FIUs in France.
• Review SARs with the AMLCO and support drafting of external SARs where appropriate.
• Gather information and liaise with necessary departments for audits, regulator queries, etc.
• Translate local reporting requirements into operational guidelines and conduct research to interpret specifications.
• Conduct research for ad‑hoc regulatory queries from other departments or senior management.
• Assist the AMLCO with escalations relating to EDD, transactions, PEPs, exceptions, sanction reviews, dispensations and risk downgrades, performing the first assessment.
• Liaise with the front office on questions about policies and procedures.
• Participate actively in workgroups, fora, and other meetings where compliance participation and inputs are required.
• Investigate potential breaches of policies and procedures.
• Keep up to date with relevant AML and financial‑crime regulations and changes.
• Help improve operational compliance processes based on local policies, liaising with managers and local ops teams.
• Investigate complaints and prepare draft responses.

Reporting to

• Ebury Partners Belgium AMLCO (based in Brussels).

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience in compliance within financial services, with significant experience dedicated to the French market.
• Previous experience as a Compliance Officer and/or MLRO in a fast‑paced fintech environment is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of effective management and interaction with French or European regulatory authorities.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting rules and experience using regulators' tools and platforms.
• Professional AML qualifications such as a Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation or equivalent.
• Fluency in English and French (both written and spoken) is required.
• Ability to analyze complex regulatory requirements and implement practical, operational solutions.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Comfortable working autonomously with proven organizational and time‑management skills.
• Adaptability to digital processes and tools, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in Law, Economics, Finance is a plus.

Why Ebury

• Competitive starting salary with an annual discretionary bonus.
• Dedicated mentorship from experienced managers.
• Cutting‑edge technology: tailor‑made tools and systems to perform at your best.
• Clear, accelerated career progression with defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles.
• Diverse and supportive culture that prioritises teamwork and personal growth.
• Generous benefits package, including health care and social benefits.
• Central Paris office with excellent transport links.

Ready to launch your career with a global fintech?