Wallet in Telegram is a digital asset solution natively embedded into Telegram’s interface. Backed by The Open Platform, Wallet in Telegram gained 100M+ user accounts in 2024, and aims to make its solution available to all 1BN+ of Telegram’s users. Wallet in Telegram offers a dual-wallet experience with Crypto Wallet (a multi-chain wallet for trading and sending crypto to contacts) and TON Wallet (a self-custodial wallet with access to the TON ecosystem of dApps and tokens).

We're now seeking an MLRO to join our Compliance team in Uzbekistan. This is a senior compliance leadership role responsible for the local AML/CFT framework of our licensed crypto business. As MLRO, you will serve as the key point of accountability for financial crime compliance in Uzbekistan, overseeing suspicious activity reviews, regulatory interactions, sanctions compliance, customer risk management, transaction monitoring, and AML governance.

You will act as the final escalation point for material AML/CFT, sanctions, fraud, and regulatory matters, working closely with Operations, Investigations, Fraud Prevention, KYC, Product, Legal, Analytics, and Global Compliance teams.

Responsibilities:

• Own and continuously enhance the local AML/CFT compliance framework in line with Uzbekistan regulatory requirements and global standards.

• Ensure AML/CFT policies, procedures, controls, and governance arrangements remain effective, practical, and up to date.

• Translate regulatory requirements into clear operational processes and controls across Compliance and Operations teams.

• Monitor developments in local AML/CFT and crypto regulation and assess their impact on the business.

• Act as the final decision maker for escalated suspicious activity cases and determine whether regulatory reporting is required.

• Review and approve Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs/STRs) and ensure timely submission to relevant authorities.

• Manage regulatory and law enforcement requests, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely responses.

• Oversee customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), customer risk assessment, sanctions screening, PEP reviews, and adverse media processes.

• Maintain and improve transaction monitoring controls, risk indicators, escalation criteria, and financial crime detection capabilities.

• Provide AML/CFT assessments for new products, features, tokens, and business initiatives.

• Support regulatory inspections, audits, partner due diligence reviews, and external compliance assessments.

• Prepare compliance reporting and risk updates for senior management and the Board.

• Deliver AML/CFT training and guidance to relevant stakeholders across the organization.

• Manage and support the Deputy MLRO while promoting a strong compliance culture across the business.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in AML, Financial Crime Compliance, Risk Management, or a similar compliance function within regulated financial services.

• Previous experience as an MLRO, Deputy MLRO, AML Officer, Financial Crime Manager, Compliance Manager, or similar senior compliance role.

• Experience engaging with regulators, auditors, or external stakeholders on AML/CFT matters.

• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT requirements applicable to financial institutions and virtual asset service providers (VASPs).

• Hands-on experience reviewing suspicious activity, conducting investigations, and preparing or approving SARs/STRs.

• Experience managing regulatory and law enforcement requests.

• Strong understanding of customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), sanctions compliance, PEP screening, adverse media reviews, source of wealth/source of funds assessments, and customer risk management.

• Experience designing, implementing, or overseeing AML/CFT controls and risk-based frameworks.

• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical operational processes and controls.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance regulatory expectations, financial crime risks, operational efficiency, and customer experience.

• Experience working cross-functionally with Compliance, Operations, Investigations, Fraud, Legal, Product, and Analytics teams.

• Based in Uzbekistan or willing to relocate to Tashkent.

• Professional proficiency in English and Russian; working proficiency in Uzbek is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and make risk-based decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience within a cryptocurrency, digital assets, or virtual asset service provider (VASP) environment.

• Understanding of crypto transaction monitoring, blockchain analytics, and financial crime risks associated with digital assets.

• Experience working with Uzbekistan AML/CFT and crypto asset regulations.

• Experience interacting with NAPP, FIU, or other local regulatory authorities.

• AML or financial crime certifications such as CAMS, ICA, CISI, or equivalent.

• Experience developing transaction monitoring scenarios, risk matrices, or financial crime typologies.

• Experience supporting regulatory inspections, audits, partner due diligence reviews, or external compliance assessments.

• Experience preparing compliance reporting for senior management or Boards of Directors.

Why it is a fantastic opportunity:

• Our business is growing at an exponential scale.

• Non-bureaucratic management that focuses on results.

• Regular performance reviews to assess your progress.

• Ability to work in a hybrid format with 2–3 days per week from our Tashkent hub.

• Compensation for medical expenses.

• Provision of necessary equipment.

• Employees get access to the most advanced AI models via mira.tg.

• 21 calendar days of paid vacation annually.

• 11 days off per year.

• 14 days of paid sick leave to support your health and recovery when needed.

• Access to internal conferences, English courses and corporate events.