1st Line Risk & Compliance Manager - Fintech Start-up
1st Line Risk & Compliance Manager - Fintech Start-up
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First Line Risk & Compliance Manager
Location: London (hybrid)
Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 + benefits
Type: Permanent, full-time
Oliver James are partnering with a fast-growing, digitally led financial services firm who are looking for a First Line Risk & Compliance Manager to support a newly created business arm. This is a unique opportunity to join at the early stages of an ambitious, customer-focused venture backed by a well-established brand in the retirement space.
You'll work closely with key stakeholders to build and embed fit-for-purpose risk and compliance frameworks from the ground up - making this a highly visible and meaningful role for someone looking to shape how things are done.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, implement and maintain a first line risk & compliance management framework tailored to a growing direct-to-consumer business.
* Provide guidance to operational teams on regulatory obligations, particularly around Consumer Duty, KYC/AML, and conduct risk.
* Carry out risk assessments, control testing, and horizon scanning activities.
* Partner with product, proposition, and operations teams to ensure customer journeys meet regulatory standards.
* Lead on first line compliance monitoring, identifying potential risks and supporting issue resolution.
* Support the delivery of training, help shape internal policies, and contribute to creating a culture of risk awareness.
* Collaborate with second line compliance and risk teams to ensure alignment across the wider group.
Desirable Experience & Skills
* Proven experience in a first line compliance or operational risk role, ideally within financial services, fintech, insurance or pensions
* Good understanding of FCA regulations, especially around SYSC, Consumer Duty, KYC, and AML.
* Experience in designing or embedding risk and compliance frameworks in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills - able to influence across teams.
* Exposure to start-up, scale-up or D2C environments is essential.
* A collaborative, hands-on approach and a proactive mindset.
This is a rare opportunity to shape compliance and risk culture in a growing, mission-led business. You'll be part of a close-knit, forward-thinking team with room to grow and influence.
If you're looking to step into a role where you can have real impact from day one please apply below or email an up to date CV to Joss.Lawrence@Oliverjames.com
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