Head of Compliance and Regulations (Crypto/Payments/Fintech)
Our client is looking for a Head of Compliance and Regulation. This role plays a key role in the development, implementation and execution of a risk management and compliance strategy. The Regulatory & Compliance Lead supports their clients Head of Legal on any relevant compliance related issues and ensures that the company complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Job Type: Full-time
Workplace: Remote
Location: London, United Kingdom
Report: General Manager
Requirements
* 6–10 years compliance experience in finance, fintech, payments, or crypto
* Minimum 1–2 years crypto compliance experience
* UK-based and acceptable to FCA for MLRO nomination
* Strong compliance generalist capable of both strategy and hands-on operational execution Experience working in scaling or early-stage environments; able to design and build compliance processes
* Regulatory engagement experience (licensing, reporting, audits)
* Experience with compliance operations (KYC, AML, transaction monitoring)
* Ability to work cross-functionally across global jurisdictions
* Familiarity with emerging markets (Africa, Asia, Middle East)
Advantageous
* Startup Fintech experience
* Direct experience in Middle East, African and Asian financial service and crypt markets
* Professional certificate - e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) is a plus
* other compliance-related certification(s) from an accredited institution
Responsibilities
* Master a deep understanding of the rules and regulations governing each market in which they operate, including monitoring of any changes and developments.
* Manage and navigate the regulator interaction for their jurisdictions including license applications, engagement and reporting.
* Assist the Head of Legal in the implementation of policies and procedures for managing and mitigating operational and compliance risks related to the business.
* Develop and maintain up to date compliance framework, documentation and policies related to the organisation's compliance activities, and monitor the adherence to such policies.
* Overseeing KYC / customer due diligence on an on-going basis and providing AML support for transactions, including assessing any high-risk exposures.
* Provide technical guidance to the business on relevant regulatory changes that impact our compliance program and collaborate with internal teams to identify steps necessary to mitigate regulatory risks.
* Work collaboratively with external advisors, consultants and service providers responsible for certain aspects of their compliance program, on a day-to-day basis.
Additional duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
* Acting as the Data Protection Officer with responsibility for advising and monitoring data protection requirements in line with local regulatory requirements;
* Acting as Money Laundering Reporting Officer for each regulated entity