Overview
Head of Compliance – Payments FinTech
I’m currently supporting a fast-growing, FCA-regulated payments fintech as they search for a new Head of Compliance & MLRO. This is a pivotal leadership role, shaping the global compliance strategy and acting as the key contact with UK and international regulators. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in risk, governance, and AML within a regulated financial services environment, plus a passion for building frameworks that enable innovation at pace.
Responsibilities
* Lead and scale a compliance function across multiple jurisdictions, partnering closely with senior leadership to steer the business through its next phase of international growth.
* Shape and implement global compliance strategy and act as MLRO, maintaining relationships with UK and international regulators.
* Provide leadership in risk management, governance, AML, and financial crime controls within a fintech/payments infrastructure context.
Qualifications
* Experience running a compliance and financial crime department at a fintech firm, ideally within the payments infrastructure sector.
* Strong track record in risk, governance, and AML within a regulated financial services environment.
* Ability to build frameworks that enable innovation at pace while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Role details
Role: Global Head of Compliance & MLRO
Location: London (hybrid)
Seniority: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Legal
London, England, United Kingdom
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