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About the team
SumUp's Global AML Governance team is responsible for protecting the integrity of our financial crime framework across multiple regulated entities, and the Ireland MLRO sits at the heart of that mission. As the designated MLRO for our Irish regulated entity, you'll own the AML/CTF programme for our EU business, acting as the point of contact with the Central Bank of Ireland and ensuring our financial crime controls are robust, practical, and fit for a fast-growing fintech.
What you'll do
Act as the designated MLRO for SumUp's Irish regulated entity, overseeing suspicious activity reporting and financial crime risk management
Serve as the point of contact with the Central Bank of Ireland on all AML/CTF matters
Monitor AML/CTF regulatory developments and translate them into practical controls and propose programme enhancements
Review and assess complex transaction monitoring cases and high-risk escalations, making sound decisions under scrutiny
Support the effective operation of key AML controls across the Irish regulated entity, working closely with operational AML and KYC teams
You'll be great for this role if…
Prior experience as an MLRO or Deputy MLRO within the Irish financial services sector, ideally in fintech, payments, e-money, or banking
Good knowledge of Irish AML/CTF regulations, including suspicious activity reporting frameworks and Central Bank of Ireland expectations
Strong analytical judgement when reviewing CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring alerts, and high-risk cases, with the confidence to make high-stakes decisions
Comfort balancing commercial priorities with regulatory obligations in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment
Why you should join SumUp
🌎 Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our Dublin hub just steps from Harcourt Street Luas and charming Iveagh Gardens. This involves an office-first setup
🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part
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£45,000 – £60,000 (Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, 2025)
