Nubank Deputy MLRO (AML Compliance) at Nubank's Swiss entity responsible for day-to-day MLRO duties and supporting AML/CFT and sanctions framework. Acts as deputy to Head of AML and helps expand compliance framework across Europe.
Responsibilities
Nu Global AG is Nu's Swiss entity, based in Zug. It went live in October 2026 with its AML/CFT and sanctions framework already in place: entity risk analysis, internal directives, customer risk classification, monitoring and screening standards, and MROS reporting. The same team also drives the next steps of Nu's expansion in Europe.
We are looking for a senior AML professional to act as deputy to the Head of AML/CFTP & Sanctions. In 2027 you will take over the day to day MLRO duties of the Swiss entity, so the Head of AML can focus on strategy, and you will help take the framework built in Switzerland to new markets in Europe, adapting it to the new EU AML package (AMLR and AMLD6).
You'll be responsible for
Act as deputy to the AML Compliance Officer (MLRO) and stand in whenever needed
Run the day to day MLRO activities: escalated cases, decisions on reports to MROS under Art. 9 AMLA through goAML, and sanctions duties towards SECO, including asset freezes
Review and challenge the first line: sample based quality assurance of alert handling and case files, and sign off on changes to transaction monitoring rules and screening thresholds
Keep the framework current: entity risk analysis, internal directives and procedures, and the annual AML/CFT report to the Board
Issue the financial crime opinion on new products, features and material changes at the Product Risk Committee
Be the point of contact for our SRO, MROS, SECO and the external AML auditor, and for due diligence requests from partner and correspondent institutions
Own the AML/CFT training plan and the training duty under Art. 8 AMLA
As Nu expands in Europe, adapt the Swiss framework to the new EU AML package (AMLR and AMLD6) and turn it into binding control requirements for product, engineering and operations
We are looking for someone who has
Qualification
Sanctions expertiseTravel Rule complianceOther certifications such as CGSSLocation for this opportunityZug
Preferred
Sanctions expertise: screening, list management, asset freezes and reporting under Swiss and EU sanctions regimes
Experience with international remittances and cross border payments
Travel Rule compliance, including for digital assets
Experience in a fintech or in a newly authorised financial institution
Comfort using data and AI tools to review alerts, test controls and draft documentation
Other certifications such as CGSS, CCAS, Chainalysis Reactor or Chainalysis KYT (recommended)
