Money Laundering Reporting Officer - France

Description

Fiat Republic is a London-based remote-friendly fintech dedicated to bringing mainstream banking to the world of digital assets. Founded in 2021, the company has quickly established itself as a leading provider of banking and payment infrastructure for cryptocurrency companies.

Our Mission

Fiat Republic's mission is to bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets by providing cryptocurrency businesses with a single API to create bank accounts in multiple fiat currencies, access local bank payment rails, and manage FX and liquidity operations. We are a highly regulated business, with electronic money and money service business licenses in the UK, EU, US and Canada. We are also an issuer of MiCAR compliant stable-coins, with the distinction of being the first EMI in Europe with custody privileges. As such, we are perfectly placed to bridge the gap between tradFi and web3.

Our Platform

The Fiat Republic platform is built with a developer-first ethos, making it easy for crypto platforms to integrate with our services and start processing fiat payments. We also have a strong focus on AML, regulatory compliance, and security, ensuring that our clients can operate their fiat flows sustainably, safely and securely.

Our Team

Fiat Republic is a diverse team of outstanding individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We are headquartered in London, with a presence in the Netherlands, Poland, Turkey and Canada. We are committed to providing our employees with a fun and thriving work environment, offering rapid skills development and the opportunity to learn about the payments and crypto industries.

Our Investors

Fiat Republic is backed by top-tier venture capital firms such as Speedinvest, Credo Ventures, Seedcamp, Fabric Ventures, Kraken Ventures, Arca, and Inovo Ventures. We are also alumni of the Softbank Emerge Accelerator program.

Our Impact

Fiat Republic is making a significant impact on the cryptocurrency industry. By providing crypto businesses with a simple and secure way to bank and process fiat payments, we are helping to drive the adoption of digital assets and making it easier for people to access the benefits of cryptocurrency.

Our Future

With the increasingly positive tailwinds in the cryptocurrency industry, Fiat Republic is poised for continued stellar growth. We are constantly expanding our platform and adding new features to meet the needs of our clients. We are also looking to expand our team and hire talented individuals who are passionate about banking, payments, cryptocurrency, and working in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Role Description

This is a full-time, role for a Money Laundering Reporting Officer based in France within our FinCrime department. The role involves overseeing compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, monitoring financial transactions for suspicious activities, preparing and submitting regulatory reports, and ensuring all processes meet legal and internal policy requirements. The officer will be responsible for conducting regular audits and staying up-to-date with changes in AML laws and best practices to mitigate risks.

What You'll be Doing

• Ongoing management, and documentation of the Financial Crime and AML framework
• Partner closely with the Group FinCrime function and senior leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory and compliance risks
• Define customer identification, verification, and onboarding standards in line with AML requirements
• Own and oversee the suspicious activity reporting process, both internally and with external authorities
• Act as the primary point of contact for law enforcement inquiries, ensuring prompt and effective responses
• Serve as the liaison with local authorities, including the preparation and submission of reports to the Financial Intelligence Unit
• Support product and other business teams from a compliance perspective
• Work collaboratively with compliance and ops teams to identify regulatory gaps, recommend mitigations, and strengthen controls

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Compliance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in a relevant role
• Strong understanding of Regulatory Compliance, including knowledge of AML regulations and financial
• lawsExcellent Analytical Skills to assess data
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience working in Fintech or regulatory environment is preferred (previous start-up experience highly appreciated)
• Previous experience in covering compliance first line of defence roles
• Knowledge and experience of best practise in financial services regulation, fraud detection methodologies, and emerging practise in financial crime and money laundering typologies
• Fluent in English and French

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: €85,000 – €110,000 gross per annum (dependent on relevant AML and regulatory experience) alongside meaningful stock options in a fast-scaling company
• Opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a 1st-to-market, fast-growing regulated fintech backed by tier-1 VCs, working with an incredible team of payment experts
• Empowerment to take ownership at all levels and make high-impact decisions
• Fun, collaborative and meritocratic culture with zero tolerance for politics
• Work in a truly multi-national team (offices in Toronto, London, Amsterdam and Krakow, with more coming soon).
• Hybrid working conditions
• Also the option to work from any of our other hubs for up to 6 weeks.
• Company retreats to celebrate successes and spend time together in person
• Remote initially within France (with occasional trips to our Amsterdam hub), transitioning to a hybrid model once our local French office opens as the team grows.

If you're keen to apply your skills in a role that blends precision with innovation, we'd love to have you on our team. If you’re interested, but don’t check off all the boxes - we’d still love to hear from you.

Fiat Republic is a firm believer in meritocracy and an equal opportunity employer committed to selecting, developing, and rewarding employees based solely on their qualifications, performance, and ability to do the job. We do not use quotas and do not base hiring decisions on gender, ethnicity, or background. We are firmly committed to creating a work environment where everyone is valued, heard, and respected, and where all individuals have an equal opportunity to contribute and succeed based on merit.