Head of Compliance & MLRO

Alexander Barnes is partnering with a global digital bank to appoint a France MLRO within its second-line Financial Crime Compliance function. The appointment will carry responsibility for the French AML/CTF framework, regulatory engagement with ACPR and TRACFIN, and the continued development of local financial crime governance, controls and regulatory reporting. A key focus will be strengthening the existing framework and preparing the business for upcoming French and European AML regulatory requirements. Responsibilities Act as the designated TRACFIN reporting officer, overseeing suspicious activity reporting and regulatory obligations. Manage direct engagement with ACPR and TRACFIN, including supervisory enquiries, inspections and regulatory submissions. Develop local AML/CTF governance, reporting frameworks and regulatory controls. Provide independent second-line oversight across KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions and financial crime investigations. Lead the implementation of upcoming EU AML reforms, including AMLR and AMLD6. Partner with Group Compliance, Legal and Operations to ensure French regulatory requirements are embedded within the wider business. Requirements Senior AML/CTF experience within a regulated fintech, payment institution or bank. Strong understanding of ACPR supervisory expectations, TRACFIN reporting and French AML/CTF regulation. Previous MLRO, Deputy MLRO or equivalent regulatory responsibility. Experience developing or enhancing financial crime frameworks within an international business. #J-18808-Ljbffr