MLRO

MLRO

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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 primary 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. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants real regulatory ownership, the opportunity to shape how compliance is done at scale, and a seat at the table with senior leadership and the IE board.

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 primary 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 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

Deep 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

Proven ability to engage with regulators and senior leadership clearly and credibly, translating complex AML concepts for non-specialist audiences

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