Job Description
FCA Approved SMF3 / Executive Director – EMI Licence Application
Global Brokerage
£150K+
We are supporting a well-established, FCA-regulated financial services business with the appointment of an FCA-approved SMF3 Executive Director to lead a UK EMI (Electronic Money Institution) licence application.
This is a senior, delivery-critical role with clear accountability for the EMI submission and ongoing engagement with the FCA. Candidates must bring direct experience within an EMI / electronic money environment and be comfortable operating at Board level with regulators.
Essential experience:
* Current or prior FCA approval as SMF3 (Executive Director)
* Hands-on experience within an EMI or e-money institution
* Strong understanding of FCA regulatory expectations, governance and control frameworks
* Direct involvement in a previous EMI licence application is highly desirable
Following successful approval, the remit will broaden depending on background (operations, compliance, commercial, sales, or business development), supporting strategic growth and scale-up activity.
Additional information:
* Urgent requirement – shorter notice periods preferred
* Open to initial contract or straight permanent hire
* High-profile role with genuine Board-level influence
If you’re an SMF3-approved Executive Director with EMI experience and are open to a mandate-driven opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.